CS/HB 833: Private School Facilities
GENERAL BILL by Education Administration Subcommittee ; Cassel
Private School Facilities; Provides that certain private schools are considered permitted use in certain zoning districts; authorizes certain private schools to operate in facilities that meet specified requirements; requires certain private schools operating in such facilities to meet specified standards under Florida Fire Prevention Code; & requires local fire official to use specified fire safety evaluation systems for existing private school facilities.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/6/2026 House - Now in Education & Employment Committee
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/6/2026 House - Now in Education & Employment Committee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2025 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/5/2026 | House |
• Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee • Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee • Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Education Administration Subcommittee |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 2/3/2026 | House |
• PCS added to Education Administration Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/5/2026 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Education Administration Subcommittee • Reported out of Education Administration Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) |
| 2/6/2026 | House |
• Referred to Education & Employment Committee • Now in Education & Employment Committee |
