Gov. DeSantis signs online security officer training bill - floridapolitics.com
Florida now allows online security officer training, expanding access to required training for licensure.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Private Security Licensing space on August 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Low urgency. Security officer training providers and individuals seeking security officer licensure in Florida. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the source.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Private Security Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The state now permits security officer training to be completed online, which was previously required to be in-person.
Who it affects
Security officer training providers and individuals seeking security officer licensure in Florida.
What you must do
Training providers may need to update their course offerings to include online options; individuals can now choose online training to meet requirements.
Deadline
Not specified in the source.
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