FL H0323

Defines "caregiving youth" as persons under 18 responsible for caring for a household member due to chronic illness, disability, aging, substance abuse, or similar condition, with care including direct medical/personal care, household management, language translation, emotional support, and parenting siblings

Creates the Florida Caregiving Youth Task Force within the Department of Health, with 18 members appointed by July 1, 2024, to study supports needed for caregiving youth; the task force must submit a final report by January 1, 2025, and expires June 30, 2025

Requires each middle and high school to designate a caregiving youth liaison to connect students with available supports including tutoring, mentoring, mental health services, transportation, financial assistance, and tuition waiver program information

Exempts caregiving youth from tuition and fees at workforce education programs, Florida College System institutions, and state universities, provided they pursue education or training in a health-related field of study

Allows high school students to count hours spent caring for a household member toward community service requirements for graduation and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, and requires the Department of Education to establish an evidence-based training program for school personnel to identify and support caregiving youth