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FL S1374
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes the "Arthur G. Dozier School and Okeechobee School Abuse Victim Certification Act" to certify victims of physical or sexual abuse at these two Florida reform schools between 1940 and 1975
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Defines eligible victims as living persons who were confined at either school during the specified period and subjected to abuse by school personnel
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Requires applicants to submit an application to the Department of State by September 1, 2019, including an affidavit, documentation of confinement from state archives, and photo identification
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Establishes a 30-day initial review period for the department to identify errors or omissions, with applicants having 15 days to respond, followed by a 60-day processing period for completed applications
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Requires the Department of State to submit a list of all certified victims to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House by December 31, 2019
Legislative Description
Victims of Reform School Abuse
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
5/3/2019