This bill amends several sections of Florida law related to child welfare, specifically focusing on the administration of psychotropic medication to children in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). It stipulates that a new medical report regarding psychotropic medication may only be required under specific circumstances, such as changes in dosage, type of medication, or the prescribing physician. Additionally, the qualifications for evaluators who assess children for residential treatment have been expanded to include licensed clinical social workers and licensed marriage and family therapists, alongside psychiatrists and psychologists.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the definition of "personnel" and "placement screening" in the context of child-placing agencies and residential child-caring agencies. It clarifies that documentation of consent for psychotropic medication must be provided to pharmacies, replacing the previous requirement for a signed attestation. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 560 Filed: 409.912