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FL H1463
Bill
Status
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Mike Beltran
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AI Summary
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Requires mental health professionals (psychologists, clinical social workers, counselors, psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, physician assistants) to complete 2-hour continuing education courses on technology and pornography addiction by January 1, 2024.
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Mandates warning labels on digital device packaging informing consumers that excessive use can cause addiction and psychological effects, particularly in minors.
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Establishes age verification requirements for websites with substantial pornographic or harmful material; prohibits retention of personal identifying information after access is granted.
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Limits digital/electronic instruction to 10% of instructional time in grades pre-K through 8; requires schools to notify parents of such instruction in advance.
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Prohibits wireless device use by students during school hours (except for classroom instruction, emergencies, or parental contact); restricts posting of student images and location information on social media.
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Revises definition of "harmful to minors" and authorizes Department of Education to seize instructional materials deemed pornographic or harmful.
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Establishes mental health assistance funding for school districts with minimum $100,000 per district allocation for school-based mental health services and programs addressing technology and pornography addiction.
Legislative Description
Childhood Mental Health, Safety, and Welfare
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee
5/5/2023