Bill > H0763

This bill makes several modifications to Florida's child welfare and support programs across multiple statutes. In the section about psychotropic medication for children in state custody, the bill clarifies that a new medical report is only required when there are specific changes to medication, such as dosage, type, or prescriber. For the Road-to-Independence Program, the bill extends the age limit for postsecondary education services from 23 to 26 years old and introduces a lifetime limit of 60 months of financial assistance. The bill also adds detailed reporting requirements for the program, mandating comprehensive metrics about participant outcomes, including educational achievements, housing stability, and program utilization. Additionally, the bill updates definitions related to personnel and placement screening in foster care agencies and modifies documentation requirements for physicians prescribing psychotropic medications to Medicaid-enrolled children, specifically changing the requirement from a signed attestation to providing a copy of documentation to the pharmacy. These changes aim to improve oversight, support, and accountability in Florida's child welfare and support systems, with the modifications set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/763