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FL S2502

FL S2502
Implementing the 2016-2017 General Appropriations Act


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Introduced
02/04/2016
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/10/2016
Passed
Dead
03/11/2016

Introduced Session

2016 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Incorporating by reference certain calculations of the Florida Education Finance Program; revising the method for allocating funds for exceptional student education programs; extending the date by which the Adults with Disabilities Workforce Education Pilot Program may operate; authorizing a university board of trustees to expend certain reserve or carry forward balances from a prior year for specified capital outlay projects if certain conditions are met, etc.

AI Summary

This bill implements the 2016-2017 General Appropriations Act by incorporating by reference specific calculations for the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP), which is the state's primary method for funding public schools, and revises how funds for exceptional student education programs (programs for students with disabilities) are allocated. It also extends the operation of the Adults with Disabilities Workforce Education Pilot Program until June 30, 2017, and allows university boards of trustees to use certain reserve or carry-forward funds for capital projects under specific conditions. The bill also makes various other adjustments and authorizations related to appropriations for the 2016-2017 fiscal year, many of which are temporary and expire on July 1, 2017.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Appropriations (Senate)

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 719 (Ch. 2016-58), CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2016-137), HB 5001 (Ch. 2016-66), HB 5003 (Ch. 2016-62), CS/CS/HB 7029 (Ch. 2016-237), CS/CS/HB 7061 (Ch. 2016-239) (on 02/11/2016)

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