Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H833: Private School Facilities
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Providing that certain private schools are considered a permitted use in certain zoning districts; authorizing counties and municipalities to require specified measures to mitigate vehicular traffic and pedestrian safety; authorizing private schools to provide a traffic study rather than comply with such measures; authorizing the award of injunctive relief; requiring certain private schools operating in such facilities to meet specified Florida Fire Prevention Code standards; authorizing the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to private school facilities; amending s. 1002.42, F.S.; providing that certain private schools are considered a permitted use in certain zoning districts; authorizing counties and municipalities to require specified measures to mitigate vehicular traffic and pedestrian safety; providing requirements for such measures; authorizing private schools to provide a traffic study rather than comply with such measures; creating a right to action under certain circumstances; authorizing the award of injunctive relief…
From the engrossed text, March 5, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to private school facilities; amending s. 1002.42, F.S.; providing that certain private schools are considered a permitted use in certain zoning districts; authorizing counties and municipalities to require specified measures to mitigate vehicular traffic and pedestrian safety; providing requirements for such measures; authorizing private schools to provide a traffic study rather than comply with such measures; creating a right to action under certain circumstances; authorizing the award of injunctive relief; authorizing certain private schools to operate in facilities that meet specified requirements; requiring certain private schools operating in such facilities to meet specified Florida Fire Prevention Code standards; providing that completion of a specified evaluation system with certain ratings by specified persons constitutes evidence of compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code for such private schools; authorizing the State Fire Marshal to adopt rules; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: words underlined are additions. hb833 -03-e1 FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES CS/CS/HB 833, Engrossed 1 2026 Section 1. Subsection (19) of section 1002.42, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 1002.42 Private schools.-- (19) FACILITIES AND LAND USE.-- (a) A private school may use facilities on property owned or leased by a library, community service organization, museum, performing arts venue, theater, cinema, or church facility under s. 170.201, …
Sponsors
- Cassel, Hillary (R, HD-101) · primary sponsor
- Alvarez, Jose (D, HD-046)
- Brackett, Robbie (R, HD-034)
- Brackett (R, 34)
- Gossett-Seidman, Peggy (R, HD-091)
- Rizo, Alex (R, HD-112)
- Rosenwald, Mitch (D, HD-098)
- Valdés, Susan (R, HD-064)
Latest actions
- : Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 182 (Ch. 2026-33)
- : Received
- : Referred to Rules
- : In Messages
- : CS passed as amended; YEAS 85, NAYS 22
- : Read 3rd time
- : Added to Third Reading Calendar
- : Amendment 556789 adopted
- : Read 2nd time
- : Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)
Votes
- House: H 833 c2 (March 5, 2026): 85 yea, 22 nay, passed
- House: Education & Employment Committee (February 24, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: Education & Employment Committee (February 24, 2026): 15 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House: Education Administration Subcommittee (February 5, 2026): 13 yea, 3 nay, passed
- House: Education Administration Subcommittee (February 5, 2026): 13 yea, 3 nay, passed
Subjects: Rules
Common questions
- What is H833?
- H833 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Private School Facilities.
- What does H833 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to private school facilities; amending s. 1002.42, F.S.; providing that certain private schools are considered a permitted use in certain zoning districts; authorizing counties and municipalities to require specified measures to mitigate vehicular traffic and pedestrian safety; providing requirements for such measures; authorizing private schools to provide a traffic study rather than comply with such measures; creating a right to action under certain circumstances; authorizing the award of injunctive relief…
- What is the status of H833?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 182 (Ch. 2026-33) (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H833?
- Cassel, Hillary (R, HD-101), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H833?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/833
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