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Introduced
12/19/2025
12/19/2025
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to employee child care assistance programs study; creating s. 402.3216, F.S.; requiring the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, beginning on a specified date, to perform a study of public and private employee child care assistance programs; providing requirements for the study; requiring the office to submit a certain report to the Governor and Legislature by a specified date; providing for future repeal of the study; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA), beginning July 1, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive study of public and private child care assistance programs for employees in Florida. The study will examine the characteristics of similar programs in other states, potential benefits for Florida, and potential effects on the state's school readiness program, child care workforce, and childcare regulation and licensing. OPPAGA must consult with various stakeholders, including the Department of Education, Department of Children and Families, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. By January 30, 2027, OPPAGA must submit a detailed report to the Governor and Legislature with study findings, recommendations, and potential options for a state program that aims to enhance school readiness, increase childcare assistance affordability, and control state costs. The study provision will be automatically repealed on October 1, 2027, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/845 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/845/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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