FL S1126

Requires case plans to document a child's school attendance record and parent or caregiver efforts to address school attendance problems if they exist

Mandates case plans include documentation that efforts were made to allow children to remain in their current school after placement, taking proximity into account

Expands transition planning requirements for middle school and high school students in care to include programs and services preparing them for independent living

Requires case plans to include procedures allowing middle and high school students in care to directly access and manage their personal allowance from the department

Establishes that middle and high school students in care must have an education advocate and requires surrogate parents for students with disabilities to be appointed within 30 days of determination of need