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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the sexual assault education and support; providing a short title; amending s. 1001.42, F.S.; requiring school districts to appoint a districtwide sexual assault response liaison for specified purposes; requiring the Department of Health to provide training and materials for the liaisons; creating s. 1003.08, F.S.; establishing the Safe Students and Survivors Grant Program to be administered by the department; providing the purpose of the grant program; providing department and school district, charter school, and private school duties; authorizing the State Board of Education to adopt rules; amending s. 1003.42, F.S.; revising the required health instruction for students in grades 7 through 12 to include instruction on sexual assault prevention and consent; providing requirements for the instruction; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the "Safe Students and Survivors Act," mandates that school districts appoint a districtwide sexual assault response liaison to connect students with law enforcement, counseling, and advocacy services following a sexual assault, with the Department of Health providing training and materials for these liaisons. It also establishes the Safe Students and Survivors Grant Program, administered by the Department of Education, to provide funding for school districts, charter schools, and eligible private schools to partner with local organizations for student workshops and staff training on sexual assault prevention and survivor support. Furthermore, the bill revises health instruction for students in grades 7 through 12 to include comprehensive education on sexual assault prevention, consent, recognizing abusive behavior, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and how to safely report sexual assaults, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1239 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1239/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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