The proposed bill establishes a new section, 1003.211, in the Florida Statutes, focusing on student elopement, particularly for students with disabilities. It defines key terms such as "disability" and "elopement," outlining that elopement refers to a student with a documented history of leaving a safe area without supervision, which poses a safety concern. To address this issue, public schools are required 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 must include the school principal, an assistant principal, and at least three other members, is tasked with creating and updating the elopement plan, training school personnel, and developing student-specific elopement quick reference guides for students prone to elopement. These guides must contain essential information about the student, including identifying details, communication levels, interests, health considerations, and potential elopement locations. Additionally, public 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 bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.