The proposed bill establishes a new section, 1003.211, in the Florida Statutes, focusing on student elopement, particularly for students with disabilities. It mandates public schools to form a School Staff Assistance for Emergencies (SAFE) Team and develop a comprehensive school elopement plan. This plan must include procedures for contacting parents or guardians in the event of an elopement, conducting on-campus searches, and contacting emergency services when necessary. The SAFE Team, which includes the school principal, an assistant principal, and at least three other members, is responsible for creating and updating the elopement plan, training school personnel, and responding to elopement incidents.

Additionally, if a student is identified as prone to elopement, the SAFE Team must collaborate with the student's parents to create a student-specific elopement quick reference guide. This guide will contain essential information about the student, including identifying details, communication levels, interests, health considerations, and potential elopement locations. Schools are required to 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, 2026.