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Introduced
01/10/2022
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/16/2022
01/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to community violence intervention and prevention grant program; creating s. 402.88, F.S.; creating the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program within the Department of Children and Families; providing uses for grants provided by the department; providing application requirements and procedures for such grants; providing restrictions on grant funds; prohibiting certain conditions on grants; providing for grant duration; requiring reports from recipients; requiring an annual report by the department; providing for program costs; requiring specified evaluations; requiring public hearings; providing rulemaking authority; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Grant Program within the Department of Children and Families. The program provides competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and community-based partnerships serving communities disproportionately impacted by violence. The grants can be used to implement, expand, or enhance evidence-informed violence reduction initiatives, such as hospital-based violence intervention, street outreach, and group violence intervention strategies. The bill sets application requirements, prioritizes applicants in high-violence areas, prohibits requiring grant recipients to participate in law enforcement, and mandates program evaluations and public hearings. The department is authorized to use up to 8% of the funds for implementation and administration costs.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Rene Plasencia (R)*,
Vance Aloupis (R),
Kristen Arrington (D),
Yvonne Hinson (D),
Christine Hunschofsky (D),
Daisy Morales (D),
David Smith (R),
Last Action
Died in Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1465 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/1465/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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