The bill, SB 42, introduces a series of amendments to various sections of Florida Statutes aimed at enhancing clarity, updating legal language, and improving the functionality of several programs. Key changes include the replacement of the term "guardian ad litem program" with "Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office" to ensure consistency, as well as the introduction of editorial substitutions for grammatical accuracy. The bill also repeals outdated provisions and establishes oversight responsibilities for the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office, thereby streamlining legal language and facilitating better interpretation and implementation of the law.

Additionally, SB 42 addresses educational initiatives, particularly the New Worlds Reading Initiative, which aims to improve literacy among students by providing free books and establishing various support programs. The bill allows eligible public school students receiving scholarships to also receive a transportation stipend instead of a scholarship, while also setting guidelines for nonprofit scholarship-funding organizations regarding administrative expenses. Furthermore, it mandates safety protocols for schools, including the locking of campus access points and the designation of safe areas for students during emergencies. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize Florida's statutes, enhance educational and safety standards, and ensure better service delivery across multiple sectors.

Statutes affected:
S 42 Filed: 17.69, 30.61, 39.5035, 39.822, 39.8296, 50.051, 119.071, 121.051, 121.71, 159.8053, 159.811, 175.032, 177.073, 193.703, 196.011, 196.1978, 215.55871, 280.051, 282.709, 284.51, 288.987, 319.30, 320.08058, 322.27, 322.76, 330.41, 331.370, 337.195, 341.302, 373.250, 393.12, 394.468, 395.901, 397.68141, 403.031, 403.086, 403.121, 408.051, 409.909, 409.988, 420.606, 420.6241, 456.0145, 456.4501, 459.0075, 465.022, 466.016, 466.0281, 493.6127, 516.15, 516.38, 517.131, 550.0351, 553.8991, 581.189, 605.0115, 607.0149, 624.27, 624.307, 624.413, 624.4213, 624.424, 624.470, 626.878, 627.410, 629.121, 648.25, 655.0591, 683.06, 709.2209, 715.105, 717.1201, 719.108, 720.303, 720.3033, 720.3075, 738.505, 812.141, 828.30, 921.0022, 938.10, 985.433, 1001.372, 1001.47, 1001.706, 1002.33, 1004.44, 1004.647, 1004.6499, 1004.76, 1009.895, 1012.22, 1012.55
S 42 er: 17.69, 30.61, 39.5035, 39.822, 39.8296, 50.051, 119.071, 121.051, 121.71, 159.8053, 159.811, 175.032, 177.073, 193.703, 196.011, 196.1978, 215.55871, 280.051, 282.709, 284.51, 288.987, 319.30, 320.08058, 322.27, 322.76, 330.41, 331.370, 337.195, 341.302, 373.250, 393.12, 394.468, 395.901, 397.68141, 403.031, 403.121, 408.051, 409.909, 409.988, 420.606, 456.0145, 456.4501, 459.0075, 465.022, 466.016, 466.0281, 493.6127, 516.15, 516.38, 517.131, 550.0351, 553.8991, 581.189, 607.0149, 624.27, 624.307, 624.413, 624.4213, 624.424, 624.470, 626.878, 627.410, 629.121, 648.25, 683.06, 709.2209, 715.105, 717.1201, 719.108, 720.303, 720.3033, 720.3075, 738.505, 812.141, 828.30, 921.0022, 938.10, 985.433, 1001.372, 1001.47, 1001.706, 1002.33, 1004.44, 1004.647, 1004.6499, 1004.76, 1009.895, 1012.22, 1012.55