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SB 364

Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rosalind Osgood and 1 co-sponsor

Creates a Florida council to research and recommend policies addressing disparities affecting Black men and boys across education, employment, criminal justice, and health sectors.

Died in Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1105 (Ch. 2025-109)
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Bill Summary · SB 364

Legislative bill overview

SB 364 would establish a Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys within Florida state government to study, document, and address disparities affecting Black male populations. The council would conduct research, develop policy recommendations, and coordinate with state agencies to improve outcomes in areas such as education, employment, criminal justice, and health.

Why is this important

Black men and boys in Florida face documented disparities in educational attainment, employment rates, incarceration, and health outcomes compared to other demographic groups. A dedicated council could provide data-driven analysis to inform policy decisions and potentially improve resource allocation and program effectiveness across multiple state agencies.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Questions about funding levels, staffing, and whether resources would be better directed to existing agencies or programs with broader mandates
  • Scope and effectiveness: Debate over whether a council can meaningfully drive change versus serving as a study group without enforcement authority, and concerns about duplication with existing diversity/equity initiatives
  • Political framing: Differing perspectives on whether targeted demographic analysis represents necessary equity work or represents divisive identity-based policy, with supporters viewing it as addressing real disparities and critics questioning the appropriateness of race-specific government initiatives

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

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