Bill > H5001

This bill provides the following key provisions: The General Appropriations Act makes appropriations to pay salaries, operational expenditures, capital outlay, and other specified purposes of various state government agencies for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Key provisions include: - Funding for the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) to support K-12 public schools, including increases for the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, the Florida Student Assistance Grant program, and other education programs. - Funding for the Department of Corrections to maintain current correctional facilities and operations, including salary increases for correctional officers. - Funding for the Department of Children and Families to provide child welfare, mental health, and economic self-sufficiency services. - Funding for the Department of Health to support community health programs, the Medicaid program, and the medical marijuana regulation program. - Funding for the Department of Veterans' Affairs to operate veterans' homes and provide benefits and assistance to veterans. - Funding for the State Attorneys' and Public Defenders' offices to support prosecution and criminal defense services. The bill also includes funding for various fixed capital outlay projects, as well as funding for state employee health insurance, retirement contributions, and other statewide costs.

Appropriations Committee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/5001