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FL H1235

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Dubose

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires annual adolescent well-care examinations for students ages 12-18 attending public or private schools in Florida, with certification required each school year
  • Defines "adolescent well-care examination" as physical, developmental, behavioral, and psychosocial screening based on American Academy of Pediatrics' 2017 Bright Futures guidelines
  • District school boards and private schools must refuse admittance to students who fail to present certification, though a 30-day grace period policy may be established
  • Exemptions available for parents who submit written objection on religious grounds, and temporary 30-day exemptions provided for homeless children and those in juvenile justice programs
  • Department of Education must develop a certification form in consultation with Department of Health; effective date July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Well-Care Examinations

Last Action

Died in PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

PreK-12 Innovation Subcommittee1/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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