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FL S1662
Bill
Status
1/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Ronda Storms
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AI Summary
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Defines "certified homeless youth" as a minor (including unaccompanied youth) certified as homeless by a school district liaison, emergency shelter director, or runaway/homeless youth program director.
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Allows certified homeless youths and minors who have had disabilities of nonage removed to obtain certified copies of their birth certificates without parental consent.
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Permits unaccompanied youths aged 16 or older who are certified homeless to petition circuit court to remove disabilities of nonage with court costs waived.
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Requires courts to advance cases filed by certified homeless youths on the calendar for faster processing.
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Takes effect July 1, 2012.
Legislative Description
Homeless Youth
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1351
2/29/2012