The bill establishes a new section, 1006.481, in the Florida Statutes, which mandates the Department of Education to develop a free training curriculum focused on human trafficking awareness by December 1, 2025. This curriculum must include essential components such as definitions of human trafficking, guidance for identifying potential victims within the public education sector, and protocols for reporting suspected cases. The training can be delivered either in-person or online, and all instructional, administrative, and educational support personnel who interact with students are required to complete this training and acknowledge their completion to their respective schools.

Additionally, the bill amends section 1002.33 to require charter schools to comply with the new human trafficking awareness training requirements. This inclusion ensures that charter schools are held to the same standards as public schools regarding the training of personnel on this critical issue. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 444 c1: 1002.33