This bill establishes the Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys within Florida Memorial University, transferring it from the Department of Legal Affairs. It mandates that Florida Memorial University provide staff and administrative support to the council, and that the council's meeting times be approved by the university's president instead of the Attorney General. The bill also revises quorum requirements, reducing the number of members needed for a quorum, and allows members to participate via communications media technology, which will count towards the quorum. Additionally, it specifies that members may be reimbursed for certain expenses by Florida Memorial University rather than the Department of Legal Affairs.
The bill outlines the composition and appointment process for council members, who will serve staggered terms of either two or four years. It requires the council to conduct studies on various issues affecting black men and boys, propose measures to address these issues, and develop a strategic program for local councils. The council will also have the authority to access data from state departments, request research assistance, and apply for funding. The council is required to issue an annual report detailing its findings and recommendations, and it will operate under public records and meeting laws. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.