This bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to child welfare, particularly focusing on the administration of psychotropic medications to children in the custody of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). It stipulates that a new medical report for prescribing such medications is only required under specific circumstances, such as changes in dosage or the prescribing physician. Additionally, the bill mandates that DCF and community-based care lead agencies coordinate with organizations that empower children with lived experience, meeting at least quarterly to discuss challenges and opportunities within the child welfare system. These meetings must have formal agendas, and the minutes must be made publicly available on their websites.

Furthermore, the bill revises definitions related to personnel and placement screening in child-placing agencies and requires physicians to provide pharmacies with documentation of consent for psychotropic medications, rather than a signed attestation. It also establishes a review process by the Office of Insurance Regulation to analyze data related to liability insurance for community-based care agencies, with penalties for non-compliance in providing requested information. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 560 Filed: 409.912
S 560 c1: 39.407, 409.912
S 560 c2: 39.407
S 560 c3: 39.407, 409.912