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SB 460

Student Elopement

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kristen Arrington

Florida bill addressing student elopement (unauthorized school departures) died in committee without passage after indefinite postponement in 2025.

Died in Education Pre-K - 12
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Bill Summary · SB 460

Legislative bill overview

SB 460 addresses student "elopement"—when students leave school grounds without permission. The bill, introduced by Senator Kristen Arrington, died in the Education Pre-K-12 committee after being indefinitely postponed in May 2025. The specific provisions are not detailed in the action history provided.

Why is this important

Student elopement poses safety risks to minors and creates liability concerns for schools. Policies addressing this issue affect how schools respond to unauthorized departures, potentially impacting discipline procedures, parental notification protocols, and school accountability measures across Florida's education system.

Potential points of contention

  • Discipline vs. support approach: Disagreement over whether elopement should trigger punitive measures or be treated as a mental health/behavioral issue requiring intervention
  • School liability and accountability: Debate over what legal responsibility schools bear for students who leave grounds, and whether new requirements create unfunded mandates
  • Implementation burden: Concern that new elopement protocols could strain already-limited school resources and staff capacity
  • Equity implications: Questions about whether elopement policies disproportionately affect students with disabilities, trauma histories, or behavioral health conditions

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

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