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FL H5103

FL H5103
Department of Children and Families


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Introduced
03/17/2015
In Committee
03/19/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/01/2015

Introduced Session

2015 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises recurring core services funding for community-based care lead agencies; requires DCF to receive legislative authorization before seeking, applying for, accepting, or renewing any waiver of work requirements under SNAP.

AI Summary

This bill revises how funding is allocated for community-based care lead agencies, which are organizations that provide services for children and families, by adjusting the percentage of funding based on prior year allocations and an equity model. Additionally, it requires the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to obtain specific legislative approval from the Florida Legislature before it can request, apply for, accept, or renew any exemption, known as a waiver, from the work requirements associated with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families, unless federal law explicitly mandates such a waiver.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (1)

Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Laid on Table (on 04/02/2015)

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