Bill > H0899

This bill amends several sections of Florida statutes related to the mental health of students. Key provisions include: 1. It requires the Department of Children and Families to analyze data on involuntary examinations of children and students removed from school, identify patterns and trends, study root causes, and make recommendations to encourage the use of alternatives. 2. It requires charter schools to comply with laws relating to reporting of involuntary examinations. 3. It requires district school boards to designate a mental health coordinator responsible for coordinating mental health policies, procedures, and reporting, and facilitating referrals to mental health services. 4. It revises requirements for school districts' mental health assistance allocation plans, including ensuring timely assessments and initiating services for referred students, and providing information about available behavioral health services to parents and household members. 5. It requires the Department of Education to share data on involuntary examinations received from school districts with the Department of Children and Families. Overall, the bill aims to improve the monitoring and coordination of mental health services for students in Florida's public schools.

Budget and Finance, Education, Health and Social Services

Education and Employment Committee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/899