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FL H1083

FL H1083
Student Mental Health Procedures


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Introduced
01/03/2020
In Committee
03/10/2020
Crossed Over
03/10/2020
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to student mental health procedures; amending ss. 1002.20 and 1002.33, F.S.; requiring verification that certain strategies have been utilized and certain outreach has been initiated before a principal or his or her designee contacts a law enforcement officer under specified circumstances; providing an exception; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends state laws to require public school principals or their designees to verify that de-escalation strategies have been utilized and outreach to a mobile response team has been initiated before contacting law enforcement when a student is removed from school for an involuntary mental health examination, unless the principal reasonably believes any delay would increase the likelihood of harm. This requirement does not override a law enforcement officer's authority to act under the existing mental health examination law. The bill also requires charter schools to develop policies and procedures for this notification process.

Committee Categories

Education, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (17)

Other Sponsors (1)

PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (on 03/14/2020)

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