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FL S0208
Bill
Status
Introduced
10/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Fiscal Policy
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AI Summary
- Requires the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to establish an online continued employment training component on Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia for law enforcement and correctional officers
- Training must be developed in consultation with the Department of Elder Affairs
- Instruction must cover recognizing behavioral symptoms and characteristics, effective communication, alternatives to physical restraints, and identifying signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of persons with Alzheimer's or related dementia
- Completion of the training may count toward the 40 hours of continued employment instruction required for law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and correctional probation officers under existing law (s. 943.135)
- Effective date is October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia Training for Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 801
3/4/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/8/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Criminal and Civil Justice1/25/2024
Full Bill Text
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