Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida SB 978
Student Mental Health
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Osgood (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Student Mental Health; Requiring the State Board of Education to adopt rules to enforce maximum class size restrictions; requiring that a school district’s plan for its mental health assistance program include contracts or interagency agreements that provide for one licensed mental health therapist per school; requiring that such plan include policies and procedures ensuring that every classroom has a corner for students to regulate emotional control and that teachers assign homework that is purposeful and assigned with consideration of students’ time outside the classroom, etc.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · Senate
Died in Education Pre-K - 12 - Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced - Jan 7, 2026 · Senate
Referred to Education Pre-K - 12; Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education; Appropriations - Dec 19, 2025 · Senate
Filed