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Is Florida’s Baker Act being using too often to commit mentally ill kids? | Editorial The Baker Act allows the temporary, involuntary commitment of someone who poses an immediate danger to themselves or others due to mental illness.     A 7-year-old Miami student was arrested and Baker acted after he was accused of hitting a teacher. His mother claims the response was disproportionate and outrageous. [Photo from video] This article represents the opinion of the Tampa Bay Times Editorial Board. Published May 4 Updated May 4 In the 50 years since Florida’s Baker Act was passed...