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SB 112

Children with Developmental Disabilities

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gayle Harrell

Florida enacts SB 112 to establish new protections and services for children with developmental disabilities, now law as of May 2025.

Chapter No. 2025-95
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Bill Summary · SB 112

Legislative bill overview

SB 112 establishes new provisions and protections for children with developmental disabilities in Florida, though the specific policy changes are not detailed in the action history provided. The bill has successfully completed the legislative process and was signed into law by the Governor on May 27, 2025, becoming Chapter 2025-95.

Why is this important

Children with developmental disabilities require specialized educational, therapeutic, and social services, and legislative frameworks directly affect access to these services and protections. This law now establishes binding requirements that will impact school districts, healthcare providers, families, and the state's budget allocation for disability services.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms – Whether the law includes adequate appropriations or unfunded mandates that burden school districts and providers
  • Service accessibility and equity – Potential disparities in service availability across rural versus urban areas, or differences in implementation quality
  • Parental rights and school authority balance – Questions about decision-making authority between parents and educational institutions regarding treatment and placement decisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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