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FL H0015

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/21/2021

Primary Sponsor

Allison Tant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the definition of "exceptional student" in Florida Statutes to include children with developmental delays ages birth through 9 years or through completion of grade 2, whichever occurs first
  • Includes children ages birth through 2 years with established conditions identified in State Board of Education rules as exceptional students eligible for special education services
  • Amends school attendance provisions to allow children birth through 2 years with established conditions and children birth through 9 years with developmental delays to be eligible for special programs and services per State Board of Education rules
  • Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules for identifying established conditions in children birth through 2 years and developmental delays in children birth through 9 years
  • Effective date: July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Children with Developmental Delays

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to SB 236

3/7/2022

Committee Referrals

Education & Employment Committee2/3/2022
Prek-12 Appropriations Subcommittee1/19/2022
Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee9/17/2021

Full Bill Text

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