Bill > S0070

This bill increases the instructional hours for Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) across different program types. For school-year prekindergarten programs delivered by private providers and public schools, the required instructional hours will increase from 540 to 1,440 hours. For summer prekindergarten programs delivered by public schools or private providers, the required instructional hours will increase from 300 to 480 hours. These changes affect the calculation of full-time equivalent (FTE) student funding, ensuring that providers meet the new, more extensive instructional time requirements. The purpose appears to be expanding educational opportunities and classroom time for pre-kindergarten students, with the changes set to take effect on July 1, 2025. The bill specifically amends sections of Florida Statutes related to VPK programs, standardizing instructional hour requirements across different types of providers and program delivery models.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/70