Education

Removed specific requirements for entities offering services to the blind to disclose if those services are free elsewhere.

Added extensive provisions regarding university performance metrics, weighted grading systems, and student enrollment limits.

Added requirements for schools to allow students to carry FDA-approved epinephrine devices and revised emergency protocols.

Changed the process for vocational rehabilitation service providers from registration to a formal application and approval system.

Introduced new deadlines for developing mathematics pathways and submitting human trafficking reports.

Added requirements for the University of South Florida Trafficking in Persons - Risk to Resilience Lab to submit a human trafficking report, consult with the Department of Law Enforcement, and extended the repeal date for the anonymous data repository.

Updated the date requirement for obtaining a license as a marriage and family therapist.

Changed the bill title from CS/HB 1279 to CS/CS/HB 1279 and updated the page count from 31 to 34.

Added language clarifying that violations of the consumer disclosure requirements for blind-related services are considered unfair or deceptive trade practices subject to penalties.

Added a requirement for preeminent state research universities to maintain certain enrollment ratios.

Modified the description of amendments to s. 1003.437 to include establishing a uniform weighted grading system rather than just creating it.

Added specific amendments to s. 1004.39 and s. 1004.40 regarding the College of Law at Florida International University and the College of Law at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Added a requirement for the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to approve or deny service providers.