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Introduced
01/08/2021
01/08/2021
In Committee
01/22/2021
01/22/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021
04/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots; amending s. 288.7102, F.S.; requiring the Department of Economic Opportunity to prioritize certain applications for the Black Business Loan Program; creating s. 1009.551, F.S.; creating the Ocoee Scholarship Program for specified recipients; directing the Department of Education to administer the program; specifying annual award amounts to recipients participating in the program; requiring the department to rank applicants; providing for transmittal of an award payment to a participating institution; prescribing eligibility criteria for award recipients; authorizing the State Board of Education to adopt certain rules; providing for program funding; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Florida laws to address the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots. It requires the Department of Economic Opportunity to prioritize applications from black business enterprises in areas impacted by the riots for the Black Business Loan Program. It also creates the Ocoee Scholarship Program, to be administered by the Department of Education, providing up to $6,100 per year in scholarships to direct descendants of victims of the riots and current African-American residents of Ocoee. The program aims to provide educational opportunities to those affected by this historical event. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died in Post-Secondary Education & Lifelong Learning Subcommittee (on 04/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/181 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2021/181/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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