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Introduced
11/21/2023
11/21/2023
In Committee
12/05/2023
12/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to homeless service professionals; amending s. 420.621, F.S.; defining the term “person with lived experience”; creating s. 420.6241, F.S.; providing legislative findings and intent; providing qualifications for certification as a person with lived experience; requiring the Department of Children and Families to conduct background screening; specifying disqualifying offenses for a person applying for certification; authorizing a person who does not meet background screening requirements to request an exemption from disqualification from the department; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill defines the term "person with lived experience" and creates a new section of Florida Statutes to provide qualifications and background screening requirements for individuals seeking certification as a person with lived experience in providing homeless services. The bill recognizes that persons with personal experience of homelessness are qualified to provide effective support services, even if they have a criminal history that may prevent them from meeting standard background screening requirements. The bill authorizes these individuals to request an exemption from disqualification and directs the Department of Children and Families to conduct the necessary background screenings and make exemption decisions. The bill aims to address the shortage of professionals and paraprofessionals in the field of homeless services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 975 (on 03/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/558 |
| Analysis - Fiscal Policy (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/558/Analyses/2024s00558.fp.PDF |
| Analysis - Fiscal Policy (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/558/Analyses/2024s00558.pre.fp.PDF |
| Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/558/Analyses/2024s00558.ahs.PDF |
| Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/558/Analyses/2024s00558.pre.ahs.PDF |
| Analysis - Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/558/Analyses/2024s00558.cf.PDF |
| Analysis - Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/558/Analyses/2024s00558.pre.cf.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/558/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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