House Bill 7017 is a comprehensive legislative measure aimed at amending various sections of the Florida Statutes to enhance clarity, update terminology, and streamline processes across multiple areas, including education, housing, and public safety. The bill introduces significant changes such as the establishment of the New Worlds Reading Initiative to improve literacy among students, the requirement for affordable housing properties to adhere to long-term land use agreements, and the introduction of a pilot program for driver license reinstatement in Miami-Dade County. Additionally, it modifies the responsibilities of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office and clarifies the role of local governments in reviewing applications for wireless communications facilities.

The bill also includes numerous editorial amendments to improve legal language, such as changing "guardian ad litem program" to "Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office" and updating definitions related to various sectors, including education and public safety. Specific provisions address the funding mechanisms for charter schools, the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, and the responsibilities of homeowners' associations. Furthermore, the bill emphasizes the importance of safety protocols in schools and the need for a qualified behavioral health workforce. Overall, HB 7017 seeks to modernize Florida's statutes, ensuring they reflect current practices and enhance the effectiveness of state programs.

Statutes affected:
H 7017 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, 330.41, 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, 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