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Introduced
03/17/2015
03/17/2015
In Committee
03/19/2015
03/19/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/01/2015
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/5103 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2015/5103/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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