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FL S0954

Bill

Status

Passed

5/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Fiscal Policy

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires receiving facilities to immediately notify a minor's parent, guardian, caregiver, or guardian advocate when the minor arrives for involuntary examination, with notification attempts at least hourly for 12 hours then daily thereafter until confirmation is received.

  • Allows receiving facilities to delay notification up to 24 hours if abuse, abandonment, or neglect has been reported to the central abuse hotline and the delay is deemed in the minor's best interest.

  • Authorizes receiving facilities to seek law enforcement assistance to locate and notify parents or guardians if confirmation of notification is not received within 24 hours of the minor's arrival.

  • Requires school principals or designees to immediately notify parents when students are removed from school, school transportation, or school-sponsored activities for involuntary examination, with the same 24-hour delay option in abuse cases.

  • Mandates district school boards and charter school governing boards to develop notification policies and procedures, and requires school health services plans to include provisions for notification requirements related to involuntary examinations.

Legislative Description

Involuntary Examinations of Minors

Last Action

Chapter No. 2015-67

5/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy4/2/2015
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education3/12/2015
Education Pre-K - 122/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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