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FL H0239
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Casello
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 1006.041, Florida Statutes, to establish minimum staffing ratios for school-based mental health professionals serving students in grades 9 through 12
- Requires at least 1 school psychologist per 700 full-time students in grades 9–12 beginning with the 2027-2028 school year
- Requires at least 1 certified school counselor, school social worker, or other licensed mental health professional per 250 full-time students in grades 9–12 beginning with the 2027-2028 school year
- Changes the staffing goal from reducing the ratio of students to staff to increasing the ratio of staff to students, aligning language with nationally recommended ratio models
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
School Mental Health
Last Action
Died in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Student Academic Success Subcommittee2/6/2025
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