Public Hearing — 3955 W. Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AMEND A RULE
RULE NUMBERS/TITLES: Policy 8470 - Registered Sexual Predators/Sex Offenders
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The revision to the policy includes removing the requirement for principals to maintain an updated binder system of offenders for review by parents, students, and other members of the public. Also, there is a change to reference F.S. 856.022 as it pertains to the provision under the Presence of Individuals Convicted of Certain Sex-Related Crimes on School Property section of the policy.
SUMMARY OF THE RULE: The School Board is committed to assisting the sheriff and chiefs of police with their statutory requirement for mandatory community notification of sexual predators and optional community notification with regard to sex offenders as required by the Public Safety Information Act, 1997. The Board is further committed to implementing Florida laws relating to the presence of individuals convicted of certain sex-related crimes on school property.
LEGAL AUTHORITY: 1001.41, 1001.42, 1001.43, F.S.
LAW IMPLEMENTED:  856.022
EFFECTIVE DATE: June 17, 2026
ECONOMIC IMPACT: None
IMPACT ON SMALL
MINORITY BUSINESS FIRMS: None
A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT:
TIME: 6:00 p.m.
PLACE: Aquilina C. Howell Instructional Services Center,
3955 W. Pensacola Street, Tallahassee, FL
DATE: June 16, 2026
A COPY OF THE PROPOSED RULE MAY BE OBTAINED BY WRITING TO:
Policy Management
725 South Calhoun Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32301
(850) 487-7210
PUBLISHED: MAY 11, 2026