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FL S0484
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Florida's school-based mental health assistance program (s. 1006.041, F.S.) to establish minimum staffing ratios for mental health professionals serving high school students
- Requires at least 1 school psychologist per 700 full-time students in grades 9 through 12 by the beginning of the 2027 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 through 12 by the beginning of the 2027 school year
- Changes the statutory language from "reduce the ratio of students to staff" to "increase the ratio of staff to students" to better align with nationally recommended ratio models
- Effective date is July 1, 2025, introduced by Senator Berman
Legislative Description
Student Mental Health
Last Action
Died in Education Pre-K - 12
6/16/2025
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