Fla. Stat. 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:Another governmental entity in the performance of its official duties and responsibilities; or
Any person who has the written consent of the applicant for or participant in such program.
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.(2)(a)
Such information shall be disclosed to:Another governmental entity in the performance of its official duties and responsibilities; orAny 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.
Source:
Section 595.409 — Public records exemption, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0595.409 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).