HB 7069 Legal Challenge
On June 15, 2017, House Bill 7069 (referred to as “HB 7069”) was signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. HB 7069 contains various provisions that violate Article IX, §4 of the Florida Constitution which states that: “The school board shall operate, control and supervise all free public schools within the school district.” Nine (9) other school boards have agreed to join efforts and file a lawsuit to challenge the unconstitutional provisions of HB 7069 and have invited other school boards to join as plaintiffs in the proposed lawsuit. The costs of the litigation will be shared on a pro-rata basis based on student population among all the districts that join the litigation.
Click here to view the School Board letter to the House Speaker and Senate President.