Florida § 595.409 - Public records exemption.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 595.409 — Public records exemption., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 595.409. Public records exemption.
(1) Personal identifying information of an applicant for or participant in a school food and nutrition service program, as defined in s. 595.402, held by the department or the Department of Education is exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution. (2)(a) Such information shall be disclosed to: 1. Another governmental entity in the performance of its official duties and responsibilities; or 2. Any person who has the written consent of the applicant for or participant in such program. (b) This section does not prohibit a participant’s legal guardian from obtaining confirmation of acceptance and approval, dates of applicability, or other information the legal guardian may request. (3) This exemption applies to any information identifying a program applicant or participant held by the department or the Department of Education before, on, or after the effective date of this exemption.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 595.409
What does Florida Statutes § 595.409 cover?
Section 595.409 ("Public records exemption.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 595.409?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 595.409" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 595.409 apply to my situation?
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