Private School Facilities

Clarified that private schools operating in shared facilities must meet Florida Fire Prevention Code standards, with compliance proven through a specific fire safety evaluation system adopted by the State Fire Marshal.

Added eligibility for private schools to operate in facilities owned by Florida College System institutions, state universities, and land recently used for licensed child care facilities.

Authorized private schools in counties with four incorporated municipalities to construct new temporary or permanent facilities on properties previously used for libraries, community organizations, or child care facilities.

Renumbered and restructured the statute to consolidate facility and land use provisions into a single subsection for clarity.

Changed the permitted zoning districts from 'all zoning districts' (excluding residential) to specifically 'commercial or mixed-use zoning districts'.

Removed the detailed list of circumstances requiring automatic sprinkler systems and the specific exception for classrooms with exterior ground-level exits.

Consolidated the requirement for local fire officials to use NFPA 101A evaluation systems into a single, clear directive.