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This bill requires educators in Florida to receive training specifically focused on mass casualty incidents as part of their certification and ongoing professional development. The legislation amends multiple sections of Florida statutes to mandate that teacher preparation programs, educator certification processes, and continuing education requirements include strategies for identifying, preventing, preparing for, addressing, and responding to mass casualty incidents. Beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, the Department of Education must develop an approved list of trainings related to mass casualty incidents and incorporate these trainings into existing continuing education and in-service training requirements for instructional personnel. The bill specifies that these new training requirements will not increase the total number of professional development hours currently mandated. Importantly, the legislation includes a liability protection clause stating that individuals cannot be held legally responsible for actions taken as a result of this training unless those actions involve willful or wanton misconduct. The goal appears to be enhancing educator preparedness and school safety by providing systematic training on how to recognize and respond to potential mass casualty scenarios.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/204