Florida H809: School Social Workers

Sponsors

• Hunschofsky, Christine (D, HD-095) · primary sponsor
• Vicki Lopez (R, HD-113) · primary sponsor
• Bartleman, Robin (D, HD-103)
• Eskamani, Anna (D, HD-042)
• Franklin, Gallop (D, HD-008)
• López, Johanna (D, HD-043)
• Melo, Lauren (R, SD-028)
• Trabulsy, Dana (R, HD-084)
• Valdés, Susan (R, HD-064)

Votes

• Senate: Third Reading RCS#47 (April 30, 2025): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House: Third Reading RCS#202 (April 24, 2025): 109 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Education & Employment Committee (April 8, 2025): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Education Administration Subcommittee (April 2, 2025): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Careers & Workforce Subcommittee (March 19, 2025): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H809?

H809 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2025 Regular Session): School Social Workers.

What does H809 do?

Provides that persons employed as school social workers are exempt from specified educator certification requirements.

What is the status of H809?

Chaptered as of May 22, 2025.

Who sponsored H809?

Hunschofsky, Christine (D, HD-095), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H809?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/809