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FL H9087

Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/13/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charles Van Zant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 14, 2015, as "Guardian ad Litem Day" in Florida
  • Recognizes the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, founded in 1980, which represents abused and neglected children in dependency court proceedings
  • Acknowledges that over 30,000 volunteers have served as guardians ad litem over 35 years, advocating for more than 200,000 vulnerable children
  • Notes that children with a volunteer guardian ad litem receive more services and are half as likely to return to foster care

Legislative Description

Guardian ad Litem Day

Last Action

Adopted by Publication

4/15/2015

Full Bill Text

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