₂₀₁₀ LEGISLATIVE BILLS to look out for

School Entry Requirements/Swimming Life Skills

SB 124 sponsored by Senator Bullard

Requires that children who enter public or private schools in the state present evidence of having completed a class in swimming life skills conducted by a certified instructor. Provides for certain exemptions from the requirement. Amends specified provisions relating to student and parent rights and requirements for private schools, etc.

Did not pass

Childhood Vaccinations

SB 222 sponsored by Senator Ring

Requires a pediatrician or attending physician to discuss the risks, benefits, and alternatives of each vaccination before a child is vaccinated. Provides requirements for the administration of certain vaccines required for school entry. Requires licensed health care providers to provide certain vaccine information statements to parents, legal guardians, and legal representatives before administering certain vaccines to children, etc.

Did not pass

HB 117 sponsored by Representative Ambler

Revises requirements for administration of certain vaccines required for school entry; requires licensed health care providers to provide certain vaccine information statements to parents, legal guardians, & legal representatives before administration of certain vaccines to children; requires health care providers to obtain signed statements from parents, legal guardians, & legal representatives documenting that vaccine information statements are provided; etc.

09/15/09 Filed 10/12/09 Referred to Health Care Regulation Policy Committee, PreK-12 Appropriations Committee, Civil Justice & Courts Policy Committee, Health Care Appropriations Committee, Now in Health Care Regulation Policy Committee 02/09/10 Added to Health Care Regulation Policy Committee agenda 03/01/10 Withdrawn prior to introduction

Extended School Day Programs

SB 246 sponsored by Senator Wilson

Creates a pilot program in Miami-Dade County that authorizes school districts to enter into agreements with the county recreation department for the purpose of using facilities for extended school day programs in approved middle schools and high schools.

HB 299 sponsored by Representative Bullard

Creates pilot program in Miami-Dade County that authorizes school districts to enter into agreements with county recreation department for purpose of using facilities for extended school day programs in approved middle schools & high schools.

Child-restraint Requirements/Motor Vehicles

SB 316 sponsored by Senator Altman

Provides child-restraint requirements for certain children ages 4 through 7. Provides certain exceptions. Redefines the term “motor vehicle” to exclude certain vehicles from such requirements. Provides a grace period

Did not pass

Human Services Personnel

SB 428 sponsored Senators Rich and Aronberg

Requires the owner or operator of a child care facility to report background screening results to the DCFS before employing a person at the child care facility. Prohibits the hiring of a person with a disqualifying offense without being granted an exemption. Prohibits the Agency for Health Care Administration from granting an exemption from disqualification from employment in an assisted living facility under certain circumstances, etc.

Did not pass

HB 201 sponsored by Representatives Porth, Legg and Schwartz

Designates act as “Protecting Florida’s Most Vulnerable Citizens Act”; requires owner or operator of child care facility to report background screening results to DCFS before employing person at child care facility; prohibits hiring of person with disqualifying offense without being granted exemption; requires child welfare services staff to obtain child welfare certification; requires DCFS to designate credentialing entity to administer certification process; requires department to develop minimum trainer qualifications; revises administrative penalties; requires owner or administrator of assisted living facility to report background screening results to agency before employing person at assisted living facility; prohibits DCFS & AHCA from granting certain exemptions from disqualification from employment.

Withdrawn; did not pass

Allocation/Expenditure of State Lottery Revenues

SB 474 sponsored by Senator Sobel

Requires a portion of Powerball net revenues to be allocated to voluntary prekindergarten education programs. Provides for the use of funds.

Did not pass

SB 1320 sponsored by Senator Wilson

Requires a portion of Powerball net revenues to be allocated to voluntary prekindergarten education programs. Provides for the use of funds.

EFFECTIVE DATE:07/01/2010. 01/21/10 SENATE Filed 02/03/2010 Referred to Regulated Industries; Education Pre-K - 12; Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means 03/02/10 SENATE Introduced, referred to Regulated Industries; Education Pre-K- 12; Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00094

HB 85 sponsored by Representatives Clarke-Reed, Bullard, Heller, Long; Rogers, Sachs

Requires portion of Powerball net revenues to be allocated to voluntary prekindergarten education programs; provides for use of funds.

Effective date: 10/01/10 Last Event: Now in Government Operations Appropriations Committee on Thursday, October 01, 2009 03/02/10 HOUSE Introduced, referred to Government Operations Appropriations (CGHC); PreK-12 Appropriations (CEED); Full Appropriations Council on Education & Economic Development -HJ 0001

Class Size Limits In Public Schools/Repeal

SB 738 Joint Resolution by Senator Bennet

Proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to repeal the class size limits.

Did not pass

Budd Bell Day

SB 766 Resolution by Senator Sobel

Recognizes June 16, 2010, as “Bud Bell Day” in the State of Florida.

Accepted

Physical Education

SB 772 sponsored by Senator Constantine

Clarifies provisions requiring that a school district notify a student’s parent regarding certain options available to the student as an alternative to participation in physical education.

Child Care Facilities

SB 834 sponsored by Senators Justice

Provides for certain household children to be included in calculations regarding the capacity of licensed family day care homes and large family child care homes. Requires the DCFS or the local licensing agency to report violations of certain advertising requirements applicable to child care facilities to the state attorney’s office. Revises such advertising requirements, etc.

Did not pass

HB 411 sponsored by Representatives Nehr and Heller

Provides for certain household children to be included in calculations regarding capacity of licensed family day care homes & large family child care homes; provides conditions for supervision of household children of operators of family day care homes & large family child care homes; revises advertising requirements applicable to child care facilities; provides penalties.

Did not pass

Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program

SB 848 sponsored by Senator Rich

Provides that prekindergarten instructors in school-year prekindergarten programs delivered by private providers and public schools must meet new professional credentialing requirements beginning July 1, 2013. Deletes provisions relating to alternate educational credentials, to conform. Repeals a specified provision relating to aspirational goals for the professional credentials of prekindergarten instructors, etc.

Did not pass

HB 383 sponsored by Representatives Long and Porth

Provides that prekindergarten instructors in school-year prekindergarten programs delivered by private providers & public schools must meet new professional credentialing requirements beginning July 1, 2013; repeals provisions relating to aspirational goals for professional credentials of prekindergarten instructors.

Did not pass

Immigration

SB 856 sponsored by Senators Baker and Thrasher

Requires the DOL to verify the citizenship or legal presence in the United States of certain prize winners. Prohibits counties and municipalities from adopting ordinances relating to persons illegally present in the United States. Requires the FDLE to establish a memorandum of understanding with the federal Department of Homeland Security regarding illegal aliens who are confined in county detention facilities, etc.

12/07/09 SENATE Filed 01/14/10 SENATE Referred to Regulated Industries; Community Affairs; Criminal Justice; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Education Pre-K - 12; Agriculture; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means 03/02/10 SENATE Introduced, referred to Regulated Industries; Community Affairs; Criminal Justice; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Education Pre-K - 12; Agriculture; Policy & Steering Committee on Ways and Means -SJ 00061

HB 421 sponsored by Representatives Adkins, Drake, Murzin and Van Zant

Requires Lottery Department to verify citizenship or legal presence of certain prize winners; prohibits local ordinances relating to illegal aliens; requires public employer verification of work status of new hires; requires driver’s license applicants to show proof of citizenship or lawful presence; requires verification of lawful presence of certain public benefit applicants; prohibits certain acts by persons providing immigration assistance services; regulates such persons & provides exemptions; prohibits transporting or harboring illegals; includes defendant’s legal presence as bail factor; requires FDLE hotline for nonresident & immigration law violations; requires verification of citizenship status of certain persons confined for felony charges; prohibits attending public educational programs or institutions unless citizen or lawfully present; requires student seeking state financial aid to show citizenship or lawful presence; provides for various memoranda between this state & federal agencies concerning detention of illegal aliens & law enforcement & bulk labor visa program & appointment of related workgroups.

Did not pass

Instructional Materials for K-12 Public Education

SB 1124 sponsored by Senator Altman

Includes computer hardware in the definition of the term “adequate instructional materials.” Requires each district school board to provide technology as needed for its educational program. Authorizes the use of certain funds for the purchase of computer hardware by district school boards. Provides restrictions.

Did not pass

Public School Education

SB 1154 sponsored by Senator Gelber

Amends specified provisions relating to discontinuance of administration of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), to conform to changes made by the act. Deletes requirement that district school boards establish policies for intensive reading and mathematics intervention courses in high school. Provides for intervention services. Revises general requirements for high school graduation, etc.

HB 473 sponsored by Representatives Bullard, Clarke-Reed, Heller, Kiar, Pafford

Revises statewide student assessment program beginning with 2014-2015 school year; discontinues use of FCAT; requires use of subject area assessments in grades 3 through 5, subject area assessments & end-ofcourse examinations in grades 6 through 12, & diagnostic assessments in grades 6, 8, & 10; revises high school graduation requirements to include measure of overall academic performance; revises credit requirements in mathematics & science; revises basis for determining school grades & school improvement ratings; revises comprehensive program for student progression; revises Florida School Recognition Program; provides for public school assessment & accountability alignment committee to develop standards & procedures for revised assessment & grading systems.

Children’s Trust Act of Collier County

SB 1162 sponsored by Senator Richter

Creates an independent special district to provide children’s services in Collier County. Provides for a governing board. Provides for membership, terms, and powers and duties of the board. Requires certain reports and audits. Provides requirements for amendment or dissolution of the district, etc.

Committee Substitute Adopted

HB 511 local bill sponsored by Representatives Hudson and Porth

Creates independent special district to provide children’s services in county; provides for governing board, membership, terms, powers, & duties; authorizes reimbursement for per diem & travel expenses; requires certain reports & audits; specifies fiscal year; provides financial requirements & budget procedures; authorizes levy of ad valorem assessments & provides millage cap; requires surety bond of certain persons; provides requirements for amendment or dissolution of district; provides for referendums.

Committee Substitute Adopted

Cost and Benefit Analysis of Legislation

SB 1178 sponsored by Senator Haridopolos

Authorizes the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives to request special impact sessions of the Revenue Estimating Conference to consider the costs and benefits of proposed legislation. Requires the Office of Economic and Demographic Research and other principals to develop protocols and procedures. Establishes minimum requirements. Requires submission of a report, etc.

HB 93 sponsored by Representatives Crisafulli, Hudson, Carroll, Dorworth, Eisnaugle, Fresen, Horner, Kelly,

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Mayfield, McBurney, Murzin, Patronis, Plakon, Porth, Precourt, Tobia, Weatherford, Workman

Authorizes legislative leadership to request special impact sessions of Revenue Estimating Conference to consider cost & benefit analysis of legislation; establishes timeframes; requires Office of Economic & Demograhic Research & other principals to develop protocols & procedures; requires report & utilization of protocols & procedures until affirmatively revoked.

Children’s Services SB 1216 sponsored by Senators Negron, Baker, Haridopolos, Richter, Thrasher, Dean, Gaetz, Wise, Fasano, Gardiner and Storms Revises the membership of councils on children’s services. Requires the governing body of the county to approve the purchase of real estate or the construction of a building by a council on children’s services. Specifies that millage levied and fixed by such council does not count against the millage limit applicable to the county under the State Constitution, etc.

Did not pass; however, provisions included in SB 2014 that was adopted

HB 1227 sponsored by Representatives Mayfield and Snyder

Revises membership of councils on children’s services; requires governing body of county to approve purchase of real estate or construction of building by council on children’s services; requires submission of tentative budget & proposed millage rate to governing body of county; requires governing body of county to take public testimony on council’s tentative budget & proposed millage rate, etc.

Did not pass; provisions included in SB 2014

Child Care Facilities/Licensing Standards

SB 1234 sponsored by Senator Garcia

Cites this act as the “John F. Serrano, Rachel Lou Napier, and Alexandra Ali Safety and Accountability Act.” Provides minimum licensing requirements for window blinds and other window coverings. Provides for facility liability under certain circumstances. Provides a definition. Authorizes the Department of Children and Family Services to provide certain information regarding window blinds and window coverings.

Did not pass

HB 487 sponsored by Health Care Services Policy Committee and Representative Bovo

Creates “John F. Serrano, Rachel Lou Napier, & Alexandra Ali Safety & Accountability Act”; provides minimum licensing requirements for window blinds & other window coverings; authorizes DCFS to provide certain information regarding window blinds & window coverings.

Did not pass

Public School Student Progression

SB 1244 sponsored by Senator Wilson

Provides a process by which the retention of a third grade student who exhibits a reading deficiency may be appealed. Provides for exemption from mandatory retention through successful appeal. Requires the Department of Education to establish an appeal process. Specifies circumstances recognized as justification for granting an appeal. Requires assessment and evaluation. Provides for reporting.

HB 639 sponsored by Representative C;arke-Reed

Provides process by which retention of third grade student who exhibits reading deficiency may be appealed; provides for exemption from mandatory retention through successful appeal; requires DOE to establish appeal process; specifies circumstances recognized as justification for granting appeal; requires assessment & evaluation.

School-entry Requirements/Vision Examinations

SB 1262 sponsored by Senator Wilson

Requires children who enter public or private schools in the state to present evidence of having received a comprehensive vision examination. Provides an exemption. Requires the imposition of a fee on the retail sale of nonprescription eyeglasses. Provides for the fee to be used by the Department of Health to assist parents in paying for school-entry comprehensive vision examinations, etc.

Did not pass

Prekindergarten Education Program

SB 1310 sponsored by Senator Wilson

Revises the number of instructional hours that are required for a school-year prekindergarten program delivered by a private kindergarten provider or a public school. Revises the number of instructional hours that are required in order for a student in such a program delivered by a public school or a private prekindergarten provider to be considered a full-time equivalent student in the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program.

Did not pass

Sexual Misconduct/Students/Authority Figures

SB 1334 sponsored by Lynn

Provides definitions. Provides for reclassification of specified sexual offenses committed against students by authority figures. Provides for severity ranking of offenses. Provides for application of the severity ranking chart of the Criminal Punishment Code.

Did not pass

HB 819 sponsored by Representative Stargel

Provides for reclassification of specified sexual offenses committed against students by authority figures.

Did not pass

Transitional Services for Youth

SB 1356 sponsored by Senator Wise

Provides legislative intent concerning transition to adulthood services for youth in the custody of the DJJ. Provides eligibility for services from both departments for youth served by the DJJ who are legally in the custody of the DCFS. Provides for retention of court jurisdiction over a child for a specified period beyond the child’s 19th birthday if the child is participating in a transition to adulthood program, etc.

HB 627 sponsored by Representative Porth

Defines term “transition to adulthood”; provides legislative intent concerning transition to adulthood services for youth in custody of DJJ; provides for eligibility for services from both departments for youth served by DJJ who are legally in custody of DCFS; provides that adjudication of delinquency does not, by itself, disqualify youth in foster care from certain services from DCFS; provides powers & duties of DJJ for transition services; provides for assessments; provides for plan for youth leading to independence; provides for retention of court jurisdiction over child for specified period beyond child’s 19th birthday if child is participating in transition to adulthood program.

Child Care Facilities

SB 1382 sponsored by Senator Rich

Provides that certain child care facilities, large family child care homes, and family day care homes that are accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting association may apply to the DCFS to receive a “Gold Seal Quality Care” designation. Prohibits a person under the age of 18 from being employed at a child care facility. States the minimum educational standards for child care facility employees, etc.

Did not pass

HB 719 sponsored by Representative Zapata

Revises provisions relating to standards that child care facilities must meet to obtain & maintain Gold Seal Quality Care provider designation; requires DCFS to notify specified accrediting associations upon adoption of additional or revised Gold Seal Quality Care program standards; revises minimum age requirements & establishes minimum education standards for child care personnel; revises minimum staff credential requirements.

Did not pass

Public School Transportation

SB 1574 sponsored by Senator Wise

Authorizes district school boards to designate and use certain elementary schools as transportation hubs. Provides for district school board policies that authorize private advertisements on school buses. Provides for payment of an advertisement fee and use of the fee by the district school board. Revises requirements for funding the transportation of students, etc.

HB 599 sponsored by Representative Nelson

Authorizes district school boards to designate & use certain elementary schools as transportation hubs; provides for district school board policies that authorize private advertisements on school buses; provides for payment of advertisement fee & use of fee; requires State Board of Education rules relating to display of advertisements; revises provisions relating to hazardous walking conditions & requirements for funding transportation of students.

Public Schools/Cost-of-living Increase

SB 1798 sponsored by Senator Wilson

Requires that the Legislature fund a cost-of-living increase in the General Appropriations Act for teachers who teach prekindergarten through grade 12 in the public school system.

Did not pass

Early Learning

SB 2014 Sponsored by Senator Wise

Deletes an obsolete reference to the repealed subsidized child care program. Replaces an obsolete reference to a repealed program with an updated reference to the school readiness program. Revises procedures for child care market rate reimbursement and child care grants. Revises provisions relating to the eligibility requirements for private prekindergarten providers, etc.

Committee Substitute Adopted

HB 1203 sponsored by Representative Nelson

Deletes or updates obsolete references to former subsidized child care program, former prekindergarten early intervention program, Florida First Start Program, & former State Coordinating Council for School Readiness Programs; transfers various provisions relating to early learning to ch. 411, F.S.; authorizes county agencies responsible for licensure or approval of child care providers to be granted access to certain confidential reports & records in cases of child abuse or neglect; requires that DCF consult with AWI regarding approval of accrediting associations for Gold Seal Quality Care program; revises procedures for child care market rate reimbursement & child care grants; directs AWI to adopt prevailing market rate schedule for child care services; prohibits schedule from interfering with parental choice; revises provisions relating to fees collected for child care facilities; directs DOH to consult with AWI regarding certain training provided for contractors of community resource mother or father program; clarifies that licensed foster home may be dually licensed as child care facility & receive certain payments for same child; revises School Readiness Act, AWI’s duties & responsibilities, & requirements for parental choice; directs AWI to establish formula for allocating school readiness funds to each county; revises requirements for services provided by statewide child care resource & referral network; revises eligibility requirements for private prekindergarten providers.

Companion Senate Bill 2014 Adopted

Florida Kidcare Program

SB 2082 sponsored by Rich

Provides that children under the age of 1 may participate in the Medikids program. Provides that an eligible child who is a lawful immigrant may enroll in the Florida Kidcare program regardless of the child’s date of entry. Authorizes Kidcare coverage for temporomandibular joint disease. Provides that Medicaid-eligible children are deemed eligible for 12 months of coverage regardless of any change in circumstances, etc.

Did not pass

OGSR/Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program

SB 2144 sponsored by Education Pre-K - 12

Amends a specified provision relating to an exemption from public records requirements for the individual records of a child enrolled in the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program which are held by an early learning coalition, the AWI, or a Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program provider, including assessment data, health data, records of teacher observations, and personal information of the enrolled child, etc.

House Companion Bill 7193 Adopted

Early Learning

SB 2394 sponsored by Senator Garcia

Provides for a type two transfer of the Office of Early Learning within the DOE and the child care facility licensing responsibilities of the DCFS to the Office of Early Learning within the Agency for Workforce Innovation. Conforms provisions and cross-references to changes made by the act. Provides for the continued validity of child care facility licenses and registrations issued under ch. 402, etc.

Withdrawn; did not pass

Education of Children with Disabilities

SB 2472 sponsored by Senator Storms

Cites this act as the “Disabilities in Education Act.” Requires minimum training for child care personnel to include the identification and care of children with developmental disabilities. Revises requirements for student eligibility to participate in the John M. McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program. Requires regional autism centers to provide certain support for serving children with developmental disabilities, etc.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 07/01/2010. 02/25/10 SENATE Filed 03/04/10 SENATE Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Education Pre-K - 12; Higher Education; Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations -SJ 00212 03/11/10 SENATE Introduced -SJ 00212 03/15/10 SENATE On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 03/18/10,

1:00 pm, 401-S 03/18/10 SENATE Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (951524); YEAS 8 NAYS 0 03/19/10 SENATE Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Amendments) 03/22/10 SENATE Now in Education Pre-K - 12

Early Learning

SB 2710 sponsored by Senator Bennett

Exempts early learning coalitions from the Administrative Procedure Act. Revises requirements for establishing the minimum number of children to be served by an early learning coalition to increase the maximum number of coalitions. Requires early learning coalitions to comply with certain federal requirements for the expenditure of, and procurement of property and services from, certain funds provided for the Voluntary Pre-K Education Program, etc.

Did not pass

HB 1571 sponsored by Representative Evers

Exempts early learning coalitions from APA; revises requirements for establishing minimum number of children served by coalitions to increase maximum number of coalitions; revises review period for school readiness plans; authorizes school readiness payment rates to create certain standards or levels of services;

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limits prohibition that restricts early learning coalitions from implementing revisions to school readiness plans without approval by AWI; exempts early learning coalitions from provisions relating to procurement of personal property & services; requires coalitions to comply with certain federal requirements for expenditure of, & procurement of property & services from, certain school readiness funds & funds provided for VPK program; deletes provision prohibiting term of services contracts from exceeding specified period; requires early learning coalitions to comply with certain federal requirements for funding quality activities; requires coalitions to comply with certain federal requirements for selection of child care resource information agencies.

Did not pass

Education Programs for Children with Disabilities

SB 2746 sponsored by Senator Gardiner

Amends a provision relating to the John M. McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program. Authorizes students who receive certain services under the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program to receive a John M. McKay Scholarship. Revises definitions for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program. Establishes a prekindergarten program option for children with disabilities, etc.

House Companion Bill 1505 Adopted

HB 1505 PreK-12 Policy Committee and Representatives Flores, Crisafulli, Precourt

Revises student eligibility requirements for participation in scholarship program; authorizes students who are eligible to enter kindergarten to receive John M. McKay Scholarship; provides eligibility requirements for student identified with developmental delay; authorizes students who were enrolled & reported by school district for funding during any prior year FEFP surveys to receive scholarship; authorizes Commissioner of Education to deny, suspend, or revoke private school’s participation in program for certain acts or omissions by owner or operator; permits students to receive instruction & services at site other than physical location of private school under specified conditions.

Committee Substitute Adopted

OGSR/Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program

SB 7064 PROPOSED COMMITTEE BILL for Consideration by Education Pre-K - 12

Amends a specified provision relating to an exemption from public records requirements for the individual records of a child enrolled in the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program which are held by an early learning coalition, the AWI, or a Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program provider, including assessment data, health data, records of teacher observations, and personal I.D. information of the enrolled child, etc.

Became SB 2144

Appropriations

SB 7076 sponsored by the Education Pre-K-12 Appropriations

Provides moneys for the annual period beginning July 1, 2010, and ending June 30, 2011, to pay salaries, and other expenses, capital outlay - buildings, and other improvements, and for other specified purposes of the various agencies of state government

03/12/10 SENATE Submitted for consideration by Education Pre-K – 12 Appropriations 03/16/10 SENATE On Committee agenda-- Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations, 03/19/10, 8:30 am, 412-K 03/19/10 SENATE Submit as committee bill by Education Pre-K - 12 Appropriations (SB 2798)

Use, Prevention, and Reduction of Seclusion and Restraint on Students with Disabilities in Public Schools

HB 81 Sponsored by Representatives Hukill, Anderson, Brandenburg, Burgin, Flores, Fresen, Glorioso, Gonzalez, Heller, Hudson, Jenne, Kiar, Llorente, McBurney, Nehr, Pafford, Planas, Porth, Precourt, Sachs, Schenck, Schultz, Schwartz, Skidmore, Soto, Stargel, Steinberg, Tobia, T. Williams, Zapata

Provides that manual physical restraint shall be used only in emergency when there is imminent risk of serious injury or death to student or others; provides restrictions on use of manual physical restraint; prohibits use of manual physical restraint by school personnel who are not trained & certified to use district-approved methods for applying restraint techniques; prohibits school personnel from placing student in seclusion; provides requirements for use of time-out; requires school to prepare incident report after occasion of student restraint; requires development & revision of school district policies & procedures.

Combined with HB 1073

Cost and Benefit Analysis of Legislation HB 93 sponsored by Representatives Crisafulli, Hudson, Ambler, Carroll, Dorworth, Eisnaugle, Fresen, Homan, Horner, Kelly, Mayfield, McBurney, Murzin, Nehr, Patronis, Plakon, Planas, Porth, Precourt, Tobia, Weatherford, Workman, Zapata Authorizes legislative leadership to request special impact sessions of Revenue Estimating Conference to consider cost & benefit analysis of legislation; establishes timeframes; requires Office of Economic & Demograhic Research & other principals to develop protocols & procedures; requires report & utilization of protocols & procedures until affirmatively revoked.

Did not pass

Protection of Children

HB 223 sponsored by Representatives A. Williams, Brandenburg

Revises definition of “child care personnel” to include persons who work in summer 24-hour camps; requires summer day camps & summer 24-hour camps to be licensed by DCFS & requires employees thereof to undergo level 2 background screening; repeals exemption from fingerprinting requirements for summer camp personnel.

Withdrawn; did not pass

Instructional Materials for K-12 Public Education

HB 623 sponsored by PreK-12 Policy Committee and Representatives Burgin, Nehr, Plakon, Rouson

Includes computer hardware in definition of term “adequate instructional materials”; requires district school boards to provide technology as needed for educational program; authorizes use of certain funds for purchase of computer hardware by district school boards; provides restrictions.

Did not pass

Education of Children with Disabilities

HB 1073 Sponsered by Representative Llorente

Designates act “Disabilities in Education Act”; requires minimum training for child care personnel to include identification & care of children with developmental disabilities; revises requirements for student eligibility to participate in John M. McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; requires regional autism centers to provide certain support for serving children with developmental disabilities; requires DOE to incorporate course curricula relating to developmental disabilities into existing requirements for continuing education or inservice training of instructional personnel; requires Commissioner of Education to make recommendations to DOE relating to developmental disabilities awareness instruction & me