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FL H0239

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Casello

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

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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