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FL H0801
Bill
Status
Passed
4/3/2024
Primary Sponsor
Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Creates section 943.17299, Florida Statutes, requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to establish an online continued employment training component on Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia
- Training must be developed in consultation with the Department of Elder Affairs
- Required instruction topics include recognizing behavioral symptoms and characteristics, effective communication techniques, alternatives to physical restraints, and identifying signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation
- Completion of the training may count toward the 40 hours of continued employment instruction required under s. 943.135 for law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and correctional probation officers
- Effective date is October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Training for Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-52
4/3/2024
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/29/2024
Justice Appropriations Subcommittee1/22/2024
Criminal Justice Subcommittee12/27/2023
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