Florida 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 1708 — Child Welfare

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1577 (Ch. 2022-65), HB 7065 (Ch. 2022-67)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Child Welfare; Requiring the Department of Health to waive fees for certified copies of birth certificates issued to certain unaccompanied homeless youth and young adults; revising requirements for required collaboration among the Board of Governors, the Florida College System, and the Department of Education in working with the Department of Children and Families to assist specified children and young adults; revising eligibility and requirements for a certain driver education, licensure, and insurance program to include certain unaccompanied homeless youth; specifying certification criteria for unaccompanied homeless youth; requiring district school boards to provide cards that contain specified information to certain unaccompanied homeless youth, etc.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies provisions related to fees for birth certificates and various supports for unaccompanied homeless youth in Florida.

  • 382.0255

    The department shall waive all fees required under this section for a certified copy of a birth certificate issued for an unaccompanied homeless youth certified under s. 743.067; for a young adult who is, or was at the time he or she reached 18 years of age, in the custody of the Department of Children and Families; for purposes of an inmate acquiring a state identification card before release pursuant to s. 944.605(7); and for a juvenile offender who is in the custody or under the supervision of the Department of Juvenile Justice and receiving services under s. 985.461. → The department shall waive all fees required under this section for a certified copy of a birth certificate issued for an unaccompanied homeless youth certified under s. 743.067.

    It ensures that unaccompanied homeless youth can obtain birth certificates without fees.

  • 409.1452

    Effective July 1, 2013, The Department of Children and Families shall work in collaboration with the Board of Governors, the Florida College System, and the Department of Education to help address the need for a focused and consistent campus-based comprehensive support structure in the academic arena to assist children and young adults who have been or continue to remain in the foster care system or who are experiencing homelessness to succeed in postsecondary education in making the transition from a structured care system into an independent living setting. → The Department of Children and Families shall work in collaboration with the Board of Governors, the Florida College System, and the Department of Education to help address the need for a focused and consistent campus-based comprehensive support structure in the academic arena to assist children and young adults who have been or continue to remain in the foster care system or who are experiencing homelessness to succeed in postsecondary education in making the transition from a structured care system into an independent living setting.

    It emphasizes ongoing cooperation among state educational and welfare institutions for supporting homeless youth.

  • 409.1454

    The Legislature finds that the costs of driver education, licensure and costs incidental to licensure, and motor vehicle insurance for a child in out-of-home care or certain unaccompanied homeless youth certified under s. 743.067 after such child obtains a driver license create an additional barrier to engaging in normal age-appropriate activities and gaining independence and may limit opportunities for obtaining employment and completing educational goals. → The Legislature finds that the costs of driver education, licensure and costs incidental to licensure, and motor vehicle insurance for a child in out-of-home care or certain unaccompanied homeless youth certified under s. 743.067 after such child obtains a driver license create an additional barrier to engaging in normal age-appropriate activities and gaining independence and may limit opportunities for obtaining employment and completing educational goals.

    It reinforces the recognition of financial barriers faced by homeless youth in accessing driver education and licensing.

  • 743.067

    An unaccompanied homeless youth may become certified if he or she is: → An unaccompanied homeless youth may become certified if he or she is found by a school district’s liaison for homeless children and youths to be an unaccompanied homeless youth.

    It clarifies the process for certification of unaccompanied homeless youth in Florida.

Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 1577 (Ch. 2022-65), HB 7065 (Ch. 2022-67)

  2. Substituted CS/CS/HB 1577

  3. Read 2nd time

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/04/22

  5. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  6. Favorable by- Appropriations; YEAS 18 NAYS 0

  7. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/28/22, 10:30 am, 412 Knott Building

  8. Now in Appropriations

  9. Favorable by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0

  10. On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 02/01/22, 1:00 pm, 37 Senate Building

  11. Introduced

  12. Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Appropriations

  13. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 161 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (161)

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Votes

Favorable

Passed 18 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 4000
Unaffiliated 12002
No Party Affiliation 1000
Democrat 1000
Total 18002
% of votes cast 90%0%0%10%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Book — Yea
Brandes — Yea
Broxson — Yea
Diaz — Yea
Gainer — Yea
Gibson — Yea
Perry — Yea
Powell — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Bean — Yea
Stargel — Yea
Bracy — Not Voting
Hutson — Not Voting
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1708 do?
Child Welfare; Requiring the Department of Health to waive fees for certified copies of birth certificates issued to certain unaccompanied homeless youth and young adults; revising requirements for required collaboration among the Board of Governors, the Florida College System, and the Department of Education in working with the Department of Children and Families to assist specified children and young adults; revising eligibility and requirements for a certain driver education, licensure, and insurance program to include certain unaccompanied homeless youth; specifying certification criteria for unaccompanied homeless youth; requiring district school boards to provide cards that contain specified information to certain unaccompanied homeless youth, etc.
Who sponsors SB 1708?
SB 1708 is sponsored by Garcia, Ileana (Republican), Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" (Democrat), and Book.
What is the current status of SB 1708?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 1708?
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