FL S2352

Creates the "Florida Nurse Home Visitation Act" establishing a pilot program in Lee County and Palm Beach County Healthy Start coalition service areas to provide in-home visiting nurse services to low-income, first-time mothers

Program targets pregnant women with annual household income not exceeding 200 percent of the federal poverty level and provides services from pregnancy through the child's second birthday, with services including education on personal health, child development, employment, and access to community resources

Requires local Healthy Start coalitions to administer the program with a minimum of 100 eligible mothers per community (waivable by the Department of Health for smaller populations)

Mandates the Department of Health adopt standards and guidelines modeled after research-based programs implemented in other states for at least 5 years, with proven outcomes in reducing premature births, substance abuse, child abuse and neglect, subsequent pregnancies, and criminal activity

Requires annual reports to the Governor and Legislature beginning January 1 of each year detailing program findings and recommendations; effective July 1, 2010