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Bill > H0851
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Introduced
12/19/2025
12/19/2025
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to professional learning for instructional and school administrative personnel; amending s. 1012.98, F.S.; requiring certain professional learning systems to provide at least one autism-specific professional learning opportunity; providing requirements for the professional learning; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida Statute 1012.98, which outlines the "School Community Professional Learning Act," to mandate that professional learning systems developed by school districts must now include at least one autism-specific professional learning opportunity annually for instructional personnel and school-based administrators. This training must be developed in consultation with the district's assigned Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and focus on evidence-based practices for supporting students with autism spectrum disorder across all needs, covering academic instruction, behavioral supports, communication strategies, and inclusive practices. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026, for these new requirements.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (8)
Rob Long (D)*,
Robin Bartleman (D),
Yvette Benarroch (R),
Daryl Campbell (D),
Johanna López (D),
Kiyan Michael (R),
Alex Rizo (R),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Student Academic Success Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
In Messages (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/851 |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/851/Amendment/354086/HTML | |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/851/Analyses/h0851b.EEC.PDF |
| Analysis - Education & Employment Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/851/Analyses/h0851a.EEC.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/851/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Student Academic Success Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/851/Analyses/h0851.SAS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/851/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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