FL S1418

Requires mental health service providers (psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists) to disclose patient communications to law enforcement when a patient makes a specific threat of serious bodily injury or death to an identified person and has apparent intent and ability to carry out the threat imminently.

Mandates law enforcement agencies receiving threat notifications to take appropriate action including notifying the intended victim or initiating a risk protection order.

Provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for service providers who disclose confidential communications when reporting threats in good faith.

Requires facilities to submit involuntary examination orders, reports, and certificates to the Department of Children and Families within 5 working days and mandates the department report data on involuntary examinations of children to the Governor and Legislature by November 1 of each odd-numbered year.

Establishes criteria for "Suicide Prevention Certified Schools" requiring 2 hours of suicide awareness training and at least two staff members trained in suicide risk screening instruments to evaluate student suicide risk before initiating involuntary examinations.