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CS/HB 3515 — Relief of Q.B. by the Palm Beach County School Board
by Civil Justice Subcommittee and Representative Fitzenhagen (CS/SB 58 by Judiciary Committee; Appropriations Subcommittee on Education; and Senator Abruzzo)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Special Master on Claim Bills Committee (SM)
This bill provides payment by the Palm Beach County School Board for injuries sustained by Q.B. as the result of the negligence of two employees of the Palm Beach County School Board who failed to adequately monitor a student on a school bus. The payment shall be in the amount of $600,000, payable in two annual installments of $300,000 each, which, after payment of fees, costs, and expenses shall be placed in a special needs trust for the exclusive use and benefit of Q.B. The Palm Beach County School Board shall purchase an annuity for Q.B.?s benefit to provide annual disbursements beginning on June 23, 2024. Each annual payment shall be at least $14,850 and shall guarantee such annual payments for a minimum of 40 years, for a total guaranteed benefit of $594,000.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 40-0; House 106-7