Bill > S2500

Here is a summary of the bill: This bill is an appropriations bill for the Department of Education for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, allocating funds across various educational programs and services. The bill provides $22.9 billion from the General Revenue Fund and $8.7 billion from trust funds, totaling $31.6 billion for education. Key provisions include: - $605 million for Early Learning Services, supporting programs like Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten and school readiness initiatives - $15.8 billion for Public Schools, including funding for the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) with a base student allocation of $5,372.60 - $1.55 billion for Florida Colleges, supporting operating funds, nursing education, and performance-based incentives - $4.1 billion for Universities, including performance-based funding, research support, and specific program incentives - Funding for various student financial assistance programs, including the Bright Futures Scholarship and Open Door Grant Program - Support for specialized educational initiatives like the Florida Center for Child Welfare, Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education, and cancer research programs The bill also includes specific funding for individual institutions, targeted grants, and capital improvement projects across Florida's educational ecosystem. Funding priorities emphasize workforce development, student success, and strategic educational investments.

Appropriations (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/2500