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Introduced
11/20/2023
11/20/2023
In Committee
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to persons with lived experience; amending s. 420.621, F.S.; defining the term "person with lived experience"; creating s. 420.6241, F.S.; providing legislative intent; providing qualifications for a person seeking certification as a person with lived experience; requiring continuum of care lead agencies to submit certain information to the Department of Children and Families for purposes of background screening; providing duties of the department; prescribing screening requirements; specifying disqualifying offenses for a person applying for certification; authorizing a person who does not meet background screening requirements to request from the department an exemption from disqualification; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill defines "person with lived experience" as someone who has current or past experience of homelessness, including people who have accessed or sought homeless services while fleeing domestic violence. It establishes qualifications and background screening requirements for persons seeking certification as a person with lived experience. The bill also authorizes the Department of Children and Families to grant exemptions from certain disqualifying offenses, allowing people with criminal histories to become certified as persons with lived experience. The goal is to address the shortage of professionals and paraprofessionals in the field of homeless services by utilizing the unique perspectives and experiences of people who have themselves experienced homelessness.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Health & Human Services Committee (on 03/08/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/563 |
| Analysis - Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/563/Analyses/h0563c.HCA.PDF |
| Analysis - Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/563/Analyses/h0563b.HCA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/563/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee (Post-M | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/563/Analyses/h0563a.CFS.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/563/Amendment/780819/PDF | |
| Analysis - Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee (Post-M | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/563/Analyses/h0563.CFS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/563/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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