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FL S0890

FL S0890
Direct-Support Organizations


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Introduced
02/13/2017
In Committee
05/01/2017
Crossed Over
04/27/2017
Passed
05/04/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/12/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring a contract between an agency and a citizen support organization or direct-support organization to include a provision for the orderly cessation of operations and reversion of state funds within a specified timeframe; requiring that certain proceeds be deposited into the Grants and Donations Trust Fund of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, instead of the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation; requiring a specified percentage of certain revenues to be deposited into the Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living special reserve account to administer specified programs; extending the date for future review and repeal of provisions relating to the Florida Endowment for Vocational Rehabilitation Act; requiring the foundation to transfer funds to specified entities for certain purposes, etc.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the laws governing direct-support organizations and the Florida Endowment for Vocational Rehabilitation. Key provisions include: - Requiring contracts between agencies and direct-support organizations to include a provision for the orderly cessation of operations and reversion of state funds within a specified timeframe if the organization is dissolved or the contract is terminated. - Redirecting certain revenue from traffic fines and motorcycle specialty license plates from the Florida Endowment for Vocational Rehabilitation to the Grants and Donations Trust Fund of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and the Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living. - Amending the James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services and Employment Assistance Program to transfer administration from the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation to the Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living. - Imposing new reporting and transparency requirements on the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation. - Extending the date for future review and potential repeal of the Florida Endowment for Vocational Rehabilitation Act from 2017 to 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (2)

Appropriations (Senate), Education (Senate)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2017-75 (on 06/12/2017)

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