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FL S1590
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shevrin Jones
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AI Summary
- Cited as the "Safe Students and Survivors Act," requiring each Florida school district to appoint a districtwide sexual assault response liaison to connect students with law enforcement, counseling, and advocacy services following a sexual assault
- Department of Health must administer training and materials for the liaisons based on recommendations and guidelines from the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence
- Establishes the Safe Students and Survivors Grant Program, administered by the Department of Education and subject to legislative funding, to provide grants to school districts for partnering with local nonprofits and advocacy centers on sexual assault prevention workshops and staff training
- Expands required health instruction for students in grades 7 through 12 to include sexual assault prevention and consent education, covering topics such as recognizing abusive behavior, understanding consent, bystander intervention, and how to safely report a sexual assault
- Department of Education must annually report on the grant program to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House, and grant recipients—including charter and private schools receiving public voucher funding—must report on their use of awarded funds; effective date is July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Sexual Assault Education and Support
Last Action
Introduced
1/22/2026
Full Bill Text
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