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Introduced
08/24/2023
08/24/2023
In Committee
02/29/2024
02/29/2024
Crossed Over
03/04/2024
03/04/2024
Passed
06/21/2024
06/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/24/2024
06/24/2024
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 provide specified notice of the program; requiring the department to accept and process applications for the payment of compensation claims under the program; specifying application procedures and requirements; requiring the department to issue application approvals or denials under specified conditions; requiring notice of application approval or denial; requiring the department to pay a specified compensation amount to approved applicants; limiting the compensation an applicant may receive related to the claim; providing for rulemaking; authorizing the Commissioner of Education to award a standard high school diploma to specified persons; 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 program is designed 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 during their confinement. The bill sets forth the application process, eligibility requirements, and compensation procedures, and authorizes the Commissioner of Education to award standard high school diplomas to eligible applicants who have not completed high school graduation requirements. The bill also appropriates $20 million in non-recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Legal Affairs for the program, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (32)
Kiyan Michael (R)*,
Michelle Salzman (R)*,
Shane Abbott (R),
Kristen Arrington (D),
Doug Bankson (R),
Webster Barnaby (R),
Robin Bartleman (D),
Kevin Chambliss (D),
Lindsay Cross (D),
Kimberly Daniels (D),
Fentrice Driskell (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Alina García (R),
Mike Giallombardo (R),
Mike Gottlieb (D),
Rita Harris (D),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Thomas Leek (R),
Vicki Lopez (R),
Johanna López (D),
Jim Mooney (R),
Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R),
Michele Rayner (D),
Mike Redondo (R),
Kelly Skidmore (D),
Paula Stark (R),
Kevin Steele (R),
Dana Trabulsy (R),
Chase Tramont (R),
Katherine Waldron (D),
Patricia Williams (D),
Marie Woodson (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-254; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 23 (Ch. 2024-255) (on 06/24/2024)
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