FL S0446

Creates a new section of Florida law (s. 709.2209) establishing "supported decisionmaking agreements," which allow an agent to receive information and communicate on behalf of a principal without the authority to bind or act on behalf of the principal, and explicitly states such agreements are not durable powers of attorney

Requires circuit courts considering guardian advocate appointments for persons with developmental disabilities to evaluate the person's unique needs and abilities, including the ability to independently exercise rights with appropriate assistance, and to only delegate tasks the person lacks the ability to exercise

Amends petition requirements for both guardian advocate appointments and incapacity determinations to include whether the person uses assistance such as supported decisionmaking, and if so, why that assistance is insufficient to meet the person's needs

Allows examining committee members in incapacity proceedings to permit a person to assist in communicating with the alleged incapacitated person when requested by court-appointed counsel, and requires documentation of any assistance provided

Adds supported decisionmaking agreements to the list of options that must be discussed with students with disabilities and their parents at least one year before the student reaches the age of majority as part of IEP transition planning, effective July 1, 2024