Bill
Bill > S0024
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Introduced
09/11/2023
09/11/2023
In Committee
10/10/2023
10/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program; creating s. 16.63, F.S.; establishing the Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program within the Department of Legal Affairs; specifying the purpose of the program; requiring the department to accept and process applications for the payment of compensation claims under the program; requiring the department to provide specified notice of the program; specifying application procedures and requirements; requiring the department to issue application approvals or denials under specified conditions; requiring the department, subject to the appropriation of funds for that purpose, to pay a specified compensation amount to approved applicants; requiring notice of application approval or denial; authorizing an applicant whose application is rejected to submit a new application; providing that a person compensated under the program is ineligible for further compensation related to his confinement; requiring the department to adopt by rule specified procedures and forms; authorizing the Commissioner of Education to award a standard high school diploma to specified persons under certain circumstances; providing an appropriation; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program within the Department of Legal Affairs. The purpose of the program is to compensate living persons who were confined to these schools between 1940 and 1975 and were subjected to mental, physical, or sexual abuse by school personnel. The bill sets forth the application process, including requirements for proof of confinement and abuse, and requires the department to approve or deny applications. Approved applicants will receive an equal share of the funds appropriated for this purpose, and acceptance of compensation waives the right to further compensation. The bill also allows the Commissioner of Education to award a standard high school diploma to those compensated who have not completed high school graduation requirements. An appropriation of $20 million in non-recurring funds is provided for the program.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (38)
Darryl Rouson (D)*,
Dennis Baxley (R),
Lori Berman (D),
Lauren Book (D),
Jim Boyd (R),
Jennifer Bradley (R),
Jason Brodeur (R),
Doug Broxson (R),
Danny Burgess (R),
Colleen Burton (R),
Alexis Calatayud (R),
Jay Collins (R),
Tracie Davis (D),
Nick DiCeglie (R),
Ileana Garcia (R),
Erin Grall (R),
Joe Gruters (R),
Gayle Harrell (R),
Ed Hooper (R),
Travis Hutson (R),
Blaise Ingoglia (R),
Shev Jones (D),
Jonathan Martin (R),
Debbie Mayfield (R),
Rosalind Osgood (D),
Kathleen Passidomo (R),
Keith Perry (R),
Jason Pizzo (I),
Tina Polsky (D),
Bobby Powell (D),
Ana Maria Rodriguez (R),
Corey Simon (R),
Linda Stewart (D),
Geri Thompson (D),
Victor Torres (D),
Jay Trumbull (R),
Tommy Wright (R),
Clay Yarborough (R),
Other Sponsors (2)
Fiscal Policy (Senate), Governmental Oversight and Accountability (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 21 (on 03/04/2024)
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