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March 4, 2022
HB 1505 passed the full House by unanimous vote on March 2. The companion SB 1830 (Brodeur) has not been heard by all of its committees of reference, which puts final passage in question.
The bill would streamline the state government background screening system, benefiting numerous organizations and industries throughout Florida, including Catholic dioceses, parishes and schools, while keeping children and vulnerable adults safe.
The measure will significantly increase the efficiency and organization of the background screening process for Catholic schools. Superintendents will be able to place all the employees in the same background screening system. This system will satisfy Safe Environment requirements and provide superintendents with arrest notifications when an employee is arrested. It will also eliminate duplicative screenings at many grade schools, thus providing significant cost savings.