The proposed bill establishes a new section in Florida law, specifically Section 1003.211, which mandates public schools to create a School Staff Assistance for Emergencies (SAFE) Team and a school elopement plan to ensure the safety of students with disabilities who are at risk of elopement. The bill defines "elopement" as when a student with disabilities leaves school supervision or grounds unsupervised. The SAFE Team, which must include the school principal, assistant principal, and at least five additional members, is responsible for developing and updating the elopement plan, training school personnel, and responding to elopement incidents.

The elopement plan must include a search grid of the school and surrounding areas, procedures for notifying school administrators and law enforcement in the event of an elopement, and a coordinated response plan. Additionally, for students prone to elopement, the SAFE Team is required to create a student-specific elopement quick reference guide that includes identifying information, a photograph, communication level, interests, health considerations, and potential locations the student may go. Schools must submit their elopement plans to the district school board annually, and the State Board of Education is authorized to adopt rules for the implementation of this section. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.