Florida H0857 amends student support services for K-12 schools by authorizing district school boards to recommend organizations providing mentoring.

Florida H0857 amends the Florida Statutes to authorize district school boards to recommend, endorse, or refer students to organizations providing specified student support services. The bill requires these organizations to meet certain criteria, including employing or engaging mentors, staff, or volunteers from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. It mandates that each person who comes into contact with students or is present in the same building while services are being provided must complete a Level 2 background screening.

Florida H0857 amends student support services for K-12 schools by authorizing district school boards to recommend organizations providing mentoring.

Florida H0857 amends the Florida Statutes to authorize district school boards to recommend, endorse, or refer students to organizations providing specified student support services. The bill requires these organizations to meet certain criteria, including employing or engaging mentors, staff, or volunteers from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. It mandates that each person who comes into contact with students or is present in the same building while services are being provided must complete a Level 2 background screening.