Florida H1153 amends juvenile justice procedures, including case staffing, shelter placement, and mediation.

Florida H1153 amends the state's juvenile justice procedures. It requires case staffing committees to identify family concerns, needs, and contributing factors. Shelter placement for children in need of services is restricted to cases where alternative sanctions are unavailable. Mediation is encouraged for dependency and child in need of services matters. The bill also revises definitions and procedures related to children and families in need of services, early truancy intervention, and court-ordered mediation.

Florida H1153 amends juvenile justice procedures, including case staffing, shelter placement, and mediation.

Florida H1153 amends the state's juvenile justice procedures. It requires case staffing committees to identify family concerns, needs, and contributing factors. Shelter placement for children in need of services is restricted to cases where alternative sanctions are unavailable. Mediation is encouraged for dependency and child in need of services matters. The bill also revises definitions and procedures related to children and families in need of services, early truancy intervention, and court-ordered mediation.