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Introduced
12/21/2017
12/21/2017
In Committee
03/07/2018
03/07/2018
Crossed Over
03/07/2018
03/07/2018
Passed
03/08/2018
03/08/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2018
03/27/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Children and Families to establish rules for granting exemptions from criminal history and certain other records checks required for persons being considered for placement of a child; authorizing the court to make certain determinations regarding placement of a child with a guardian; requiring the court, during permanency hearings, to determine case plan compliance; requiring the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to evaluate the implementation of the Guardianship Assistance Program; requiring a guardian to apply for a license with the department to be eligible for the program; revising the offenses that disqualify certain child care personnel from specified employment, etc.
AI Summary
This bill proposes several changes to child welfare policies and procedures in Florida. Key provisions include:
- Expanding the definition of "abuse" to include the birth of a new child into a family with an open dependency case where the parent lacks protective capacity.
- Establishing a Guardianship Assistance Program to provide monthly payments and other benefits to relatives, next of kin, and fictive kin who meet certain eligibility requirements when caring for a dependent child.
- Requiring the court to consider the parent or legal guardian's level of compliance with the case plan and engagement with the child during permanency hearings.
- Mandating that parents provide regular contact information to the department and make proactive contact every 14 days to report on case plan progress.
- Directing the Florida Institute for Child Welfare to evaluate the implementation of the Guardianship Assistance Program.
- Expanding fingerprinting exemptions and level 1 background screenings for certain individuals with disabilities.
- Revising the disqualifying offenses for child care personnel employment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (2)
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee (H), Health and Human Services Committee (H)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2018-103 (on 03/27/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1079 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1079/BillText/er/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1079/BillText/e2/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1079/BillText/e1/PDF |
| House Floor Amendment #588193 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1079/Amendment/588193/PDF |
| House Floor Amendment #485041 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1079/Amendment/485041/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1079/BillText/c2/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1079/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #317181 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1079/Amendment/317181/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1079/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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