This bill provides financial relief to Marcus Button and his surviving parent, Robin Button, due to the negligence of an employee of the Pasco County School Board. It authorizes the School Board to appropriate $1 million for Marcus Button's injuries and $200,000 for Robin Button's losses, stemming from a 2006 car accident involving a school bus. The bill also includes a declaration of the facts surrounding the incident, which resulted in severe injuries to Marcus Button, including brain damage and the need for lifelong care.
Additionally, the bill waives any government liens, including Medicaid liens, related to Marcus Button's treatment, indicating that these will be paid by the state. It establishes that the total compensation provided under this act is intended to cover all past, present, and future claims related to the accident, with a cap on attorney fees not exceeding 25% of the total awarded amounts. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.