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Council hears options to comply with new Florida background-check law for coaches and volunteers
Summary
Staff briefed the council on Florida Statute 943.0438 implementation options for background checks on volunteers and athletic coaches, described current city practice, shared options (affidavit listing names, permit-linked checks), cost estimates for level-2 checks and asked for council direction on scope and who bears cost.
City staff updated the City Council on state changes to background-check requirements for volunteers and athletic coaches and offered options for local implementation. James (staff member) said the statewide statute cited in the presentation is 943.0438, enacted in 2024, and that the effective compliance date for a broader requirement was moved from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2026.
James said Palm Coast currently requires some background checks for employees…
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