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Introduced
02/22/2017
02/22/2017
In Committee
03/06/2017
03/06/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing a parent to request and be granted permission for a student's absence from school for treatment of autism spectrum disorder by a licensed health care practitioner; requiring each district school board to adopt an attendance policy authorizing a student's absence for treatment of autism spectrum disorder, etc.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Florida statutes to authorize parents to request and be granted permission for their child's absence from school for the purpose of receiving therapy or other medical treatment for autism spectrum disorder from a licensed health care practitioner. The bill also requires each district school board to adopt policies authorizing these absences. Additionally, the bill allows licensed health care practitioners to provide written statements to justify a student's absence due to sickness or other conditions related to autism spectrum disorder.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Education, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7069 (Ch. 2017-116) (on 05/05/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/1128 |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/1128/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/1128/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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