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Committee extends public-records exemption to cover school security guards in SB 1472
Summary
SB 1472 extends an existing public-records exemption that covers school guardians to include school security guards; proponents said the exemption protects safety personnel from threats tied to their home addresses and personnel records and the committee reported the bill favorably
The Florida Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre K–12 Education reported SB 1472 favorably on Oct. 12, 2025. Senator Burgess presented the bill, which extends the existing public-records exemption for school guardians to also cover school security guards whose information is maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) as part of school-safety programs.
During debate, Senator Gates asked why a public-records exemption was necessary and requested examples of harms that might follow if records were public. Burgess replied that the intent is to protect school safety personnel and their families from risk, citing concerns that, after incidents, personnel addresses or other records could expose them to individuals showing up at their homes. Burgess said that deputies employed as sworn officers already have protections, but the bill would capture other school security personnel in the same protection bucket when they participate in school safety programs administered by FDLE or the Department of Education. The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and stands repealed on Oct. 2, 2030, unless the legislature acts to save it.
There were no appearance forms recorded in opposition; Senator Burgess waived closing and the committee recorded a favorable report by roll call.
