I blew right past that. Thanks for pointing it out. Probably worked out for the better though, since looking for information turned up a 2003 SCOFLA case, as well as 2005 legislative activity.
If there is no compelling state interest in requiring parental notification, how does the DCF justify its intrusion into the pregnant person's business?
Not entirely sure. Here is what the article says:
“The Department of Children & Families is acting in accordance with what we believe is in the best interest of the child,” said Zoraya Suarez, a spokesman for the DCF. “If a child in our care requires any procedure that is prohibited by Florida statute, we cannot consent to that procedure.”
Not sure what that statute is.