FL S1568

Requires every public school in Florida to establish a School Staff Assistance for Emergencies (SAFE) Team consisting of the principal, assistant principal, and at least five other appointed members to respond to student elopements

Defines "elopement" as when a student with autism spectrum disorder or intellectual disability wanders away, runs away, or leaves school supervision or grounds unsupervised before the end of the school day

Mandates schools create elopement plans including search grids of campus and surrounding areas identifying bodies of water, intersections, train tracks, parks, and other high-risk features

Requires SAFE Teams to develop student-specific quick reference guides for students prone to elopement, containing the student's photo, communication level, interests, behaviors, health considerations, GPS technology information, and likely locations

Establishes procedures for elopement response including immediate notification of school resource officers and local law enforcement, announcing a "Code Gray" alert, and contacting the student's parent