S516 GENERAL BILL by Geller Autism Spectrum Disorder/Health Ins.; requires health insurer or HMO that offers major medical coverage to include coverage for treating minor for said disorder; defines term "autism spectrum disorder"; authorizes insurer or HMO to confirm diagnosis or review appropriateness of treatment plan; limits amount of annual coverage; provides that act does not affect licensure of health care professional or impair right to reimbursement of health care provider, etc. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 01/09/07 SENATE Filed
S7008 PROPOSED COMMITTEE BILL for Consideration by Health Policy Florida Kidcare Program; revises various provisions of said program; revises certain requirements for screening applicants to program; provides duties of AHCA & DOH; establishes Florida Kidcare Consolidation Pilot Program within specified counties; provides for AHCA to administer pilot program in coordination with DCFS; requires AHCA to enter into contract for evaluation of said program, etc. Amends ch. 409, 624.91. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 01/11/07 SENATE Submitted for consideration by Health Policy 01/12/07 SENATE On Committee agenda-- Health Policy, 01/24/07, 9:00 am, 301-S
HOUSE BILLS
HEALTH
H171 GENERAL BILL by R. Saunders (Similar S 0366) Infant Eye Care; requires certain eye examinations for infants born in hospitals in state; revises applicability; specifies application of certain penalty provisions; provides that coverage for children under health insurance policies & HMO contracts must include certain eye examinations for infants & children. Amends 383.04,.07, 627.6416, 641.31. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 01/08/07 HOUSE Filed
SENATE BILLS
SAFETY
S2 GENERAL BILL by Dawson Unattended Child in Motor Vehicle; provides that such offense constitutes second-degree misdemeanor rather than noncriminal traffic infraction; provides that such offense is third-degree felony if child suffers great bodily harm, disability, or disfigurement; provides penalties. Amends 316.6135. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/14/06 SENATE Filed 01/09/07 SENATE Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Criminal Justice
S104 GENERAL BILL by Hill Schools/Child Release Policy; requires school boards to adopt policies re release of children; provides definition; requires that copies of policies be provided to DOE; requires nonpublic schools, private schools, & certain child care facilities to adopt policies re release of children; requires that copies of such policies be available on premises of schools or child care facilities; defines term "picture identification". EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law. 12/14/06 SENATE Filed 01/09/07 SENATE Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations
S106 GENERAL BILL by Hill Child Care Facilities/Screening; provides that employment screening for good moral character is valid for 1 year; requires child care personnel to be rescreened using level 2 standards for screening; requires said personnel to be rescreened if person has break in his or her employment in child care industry for more than 90 days. Amends 402.305. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/14/06 SENATE Filed 01/09/07 SENATE Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Criminal Justice
S114 GENERAL BILL by Baker Bullying/Harassment/Schools; cites act as "Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act"; prohibits bullying or harassment during education programs or activities, on school buses, or through use of data or computer software accessed through computer systems of certain educational institutions; requires DOE approval of school district's policy & its compliance with reporting procedures as prerequisites to receipt of safe schools funds, etc. Creates 1006.147. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law. 12/14/06 SENATE Filed 01/09/07 SENATE Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Criminal Justice; Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations 01/12/07 SENATE On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/24/07, 9:00 am, 110-S
S150 GENERAL BILL by Posey Trucks/Minors Riding in Open Body; prohibits operator of pickup or flatbed truck from allowing minor to ride in open body of pickup or flatbed truck while on public road unless minor is restrained in safety restraints or secure seating; provides certain exceptions; provides that county is exempt from requirement upon majority vote of governing body of county. Amends 316.2015. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/14/06 SENATE Filed 01/09/07 SENATE Referred to Transportation; Criminal Justice
S428 GENERAL BILL by Baker School Bus Stops/Safety; requires DOE to annually assess safety at school bus stops; requires each school district to submit annual report to DOE which includes plan to improve safety at school bus stops; requires DOE to adopt rules. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/15/06 SENATE Filed
S484 GENERAL BILL by Rich (Identical H 0027) Slosberg/Marchetti Safety Belt Law; creates Dori Slosberg & Katie Marchetti Safety Belt Law; deletes requirement for enforcement of Florida Safety Belt Law as secondary action. Amends 316.614. EFFECTIVE DATE: 06/30/2007. 12/27/06 SENATE Filed
S570 GENERAL BILL by Rich (Compare H 0077, S 0020) Keeping Children Safe Act; creates said act; prohibits certain persons from visiting or contacting child without hearing & court order; requires that any order of visitation with child who is in temporary custody or permanent custody of DCFS be issued in conformity with specified provision; requires Fla. Family Visitation Network to develop standards for supervised visitation programs in order to ensure safety of children in each program, etc. Amends FS. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 01/11/07 SENATE Filed
HOUSE BILLS
SAFETY
H31 GENERAL BILL by Jordan Bicycle Safety; revises safety standard requirements for bicycle helmets that must be worn by certain riders & passengers; provides for enforcement of certain bicycle equipment requirements; provides penalties for violations; provides for dismissal of first offense. Amends 316.2065. EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/01/2007. 11/29/06 HOUSE Filed 01/02/07 HOUSE Referred to Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council
H147 GENERAL BILL by Adams Public Schools/Transportation; provides that hazardous walking conditions for purpose of transportation to schools applies to K-12 students; revises criteria for determination of hazardous walking conditions; conforms provisions. Amends 1002.20, 1006.21,.23, 1011.68. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 01/03/07 HOUSE Filed
H187 GENERAL BILL by Vana Kautz Student Safety Sponsors Act; creates "Diana Kautz Student Safety Sponsors Act"; provides for district school boards to adopt policies for private sponsorship of described seat belt assemblies on school buses; requires sponsor signs to be covered when school buses are transporting passengers who are not school students; revises requirement that students use crash protection system on school bus, etc. Creates 1006.273; amends 1006.25,.261. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 01/09/07 HOUSE Filed
SENATE BILLS
EDUCATION
S104 GENERAL BILL by Hill Schools/Child Release Policy; requires school boards to adopt policies re release of children; provides definition; requires that copies of policies be provided to DOE; requires nonpublic schools, private schools, & certain child care facilities to adopt policies re release of children; requires that copies of such policies be available on premises of schools or child care facilities; defines term "picture identification". EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law. 12/14/06 SENATE Filed 01/09/07 SENATE Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations
S114 GENERAL BILL by Baker Bullying/Harassment/Schools; cites act as "Jeffrey Johnston Stand Up for All Students Act"; prohibits bullying or harassment during education programs or activities, on school buses, or through use of data or computer software accessed through computer systems of certain educational institutions; requires DOE approval of school district's policy & its compliance with reporting procedures as prerequisites to receipt of safe schools funds, etc. Creates 1006.147. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law. 12/14/06 SENATE Filed 01/09/07 SENATE Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Criminal Justice; Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations 01/12/07 SENATE On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/24/07, 9:00 am, 110-S
S148 GENERAL BILL by Posey Opening of Schools/Labor Day; provides exception to requirement that school may not open earlier than 14 days before Labor Day. Amends 1001.42. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/14/06 SENATE Filed 01/09/07 SENATE Referred to Education Pre-K - 12 01/12/07 SENATE On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12, 01/24/07, 9:00 am, 110-S
S332 GENERAL BILL by Wilson Public School Student Progression; revises components of school district student progression programs; eliminates mandatory retention requirements for certain students in grade 3; eliminates midyear promotion; revises parental notification requirements; revises guidelines for remedial reading instruction & intervention strategies; revises purpose of Reading Enhancement & Acceleration Development Initiative, etc. Amends 1002.20,.23, 1008.25. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law. 12/15/06 SENATE Filed
S334 GENERAL BILL by Wilson School Grading System; removes letter grades from performance grade categories by which schools must be identified in Commissioner of Education's annual report of results of statewide assessment program; corrects references to letter grades, to conform. Amends 1001.42, 1002.33,.38,.415, 1003.62, 1008.33,.34,.345, 1011.62. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/15/06 SENATE Filed
S344 GENERAL BILL by Wilson Voluntary Prekindergarten Education; revises number of instructional hours that are required for school-year prekindergarten program delivered by private kindergarten provider; revises number of instructional hours that are required in order for student in said program delivered by public school or private prekindergarten provider to be considered full-time equivalent student in Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, etc. Amends 1002.55,.63,.71. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/15/06 SENATE Filed
S360 GENERAL BILL by Wilson Mandatory School Attendance/Age; changes ending age for mandatory school attendance from 16 years to 18 years. Amends 1002.20, 1003.21,.51. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/15/06 SENATE Filed
S388 JOINT RESOLUTION by Wilson Commissioner of Education/Cabinet; constitutional amendment to create office of Commissioner of Education, who will be elected member of Cabinet & responsible for supervision of public education system in manner prescribed by law. Amends s. 4, Art. IV. 12/15/06 SENATE Filed
S406 GENERAL BILL by Dawson Schools/Nutrition/Health Services; requires nutritional standards for food that is available to school children on school campuses; requires State Board of Education to adopt rules; requires school districts to provide medical screening for type II diabetes for certain students. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/15/06 SENATE Filed
S416 GENERAL BILL by Wilson (Compare S 0336) School Attendance/Termination; revises requirement that exit interview be conducted before student terminates school enrollment; requires that counselor present specified information to such student & assign to student followup counselor who shall provide educational information until student is 18 years of age. Amends 1003.21. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law. 12/15/06 SENATE Filed
S418 GENERAL BILL by Wilson School Health Services; cites act as "One School, One Nurse Act"; specifies that certain persons be considered agents of state for purposes of sovereign immunity when rendering school health services; creates provision re public-private partnerships for provision of school nurse services; provides departmental duties; provides process for proposal submission & review; provides for scope of services to be provided, etc. Amends 381.0056, 768.28; creates 381.0058. APPROPRIATION: $75,000. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/15/06 SENATE Filed
S428 GENERAL BILL by Baker School Bus Stops/Safety; requires DOE to annually assess safety at school bus stops; requires each school district to submit annual report to DOE which includes plan to improve safety at school bus stops; requires DOE to adopt rules. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 12/15/06 SENATE Filed
S538 GENERAL BILL by Jones Ad Valorem Tax/Public Education; extends maximum duration of voted ad valorem millage for school district operations. Amends 1011.71,.73. EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon becoming law. 01/10/07 SENATE Filed
HOUSE BILLS
EDUCATION
H147 GENERAL BILL by Adams Public Schools/Transportation; provides that hazardous walking conditions for purpose of transportation to schools applies to K-12 students; revises criteria for determination of hazardous walking conditions; conforms provisions. Amends 1002.20, 1006.21,.23, 1011.68. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 01/03/07 HOUSE Filed
H187 GENERAL BILL by Vana Kautz Student Safety Sponsors Act; creates "Diana Kautz Student Safety Sponsors Act"; provides for district school boards to adopt policies for private sponsorship of described seat belt assemblies on school buses; requires sponsor signs to be covered when school buses are transporting passengers who are not school students; revises requirement that students use crash protection system on school bus, etc. Creates 1006.273; amends 1006.25,.261. EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2007. 01/09/07 HOUSE Filed
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