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Florida State Law - Florida Equity in Education Act
KEY: Non-discrimination
- Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, marital status or disability against a student or an employee in State Education.
Florida State Law - Child Protection Laws
KEY: Interpreters are not protected by any confidentiality laws and must report any such incidences observed in an interpreting situation.
- Abuse is defined as any situation that endangers the physical, mental or emotional well being of a child.
Chapter 413 Voc. Rehab. '83
- Full and equal accommodations for the deaf in common carriers, conveyances, hotels, amusements, resorts or places where the public is invited.
Section 901/245 of the Arrests Code ( F.S. 1987)
- Police cannot use notes or information gathered during questioning of a deaf individual where an Interpreter is not present.
Chapter 286.26 of the Public Business Code. Misc. Provisions (F.S. '87)
- For public meetings called by state, county or municipal agencies, if a disabled person requires any form of assistance to attend then accommodations must be made provided notice is given of the special need.
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