Bill > H0171

This bill establishes the Youth Conflict Resolution and Peer Mediation Pilot Program within the existing Community School Grant Program at the University of Central Florida's Center for Community Schools. Starting in the 2026-2027 school year, the program will run for three school years and aims to reduce juvenile violence by teaching students conflict resolution skills. The center will work with the Department of Education to select and implement a curriculum in middle and high schools, with priority given to schools with high rates of juvenile violence. Participating schools must provide curriculum training, teach students peaceful conflict resolution skills, collect data, and complete pre- and post-program surveys. The center will monitor program implementation, collect discipline and violence data, and create surveys for school administrators, teachers, and parents. Upon completion, the center must submit a comprehensive report to the Department of Education detailing student participation, discipline and violence rates before and after the program, survey results, and recommendations for statewide curriculum implementation. The pilot program will expire after the report's submission, providing a structured approach to addressing youth conflicts through skills-based education.

Education

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/171