Florida S1008 authorizes district school boards to refer students to organizations providing student support services and sets requirements for these.

Florida S1008 amends the Florida Statutes to allow district school boards to refer students to organizations that provide student support services, including mentoring programs. The bill mandates that these organizations employ or engage mentors, staff, or volunteers from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. It requires organizations to ensure that all individuals who come into contact with students have completed a level 2 background screening.

Florida S1008 authorizes district school boards to refer students to organizations providing student support services and sets requirements for these.

Florida S1008 amends the Florida Statutes to allow district school boards to refer students to organizations that provide student support services, including mentoring programs. The bill mandates that these organizations employ or engage mentors, staff, or volunteers from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. It requires organizations to ensure that all individuals who come into contact with students have completed a level 2 background screening.