FL H1571

Exempts early learning coalitions from the Administrative Procedure Act (chapter 120.80) and state procurement requirements (chapter 287), instead requiring them to comply with applicable federal regulations for expenditures and procurement of property and services.

Increases the maximum number of early learning coalitions from 30 to 31 by reducing the minimum number of children each coalition must serve through its school readiness program from 2,500 to 2,000 children.

Changes the review period for school readiness plans from annual to biennial (once every 2 years) and limits coalitions' need for agency approval to only revisions implementing their statutory duties or contractual obligations.

Authorizes school readiness payment rates to create standards or levels of services that are recognized by the Federal Government as an appropriate use of funding, in addition to those authorized by the Legislature.

Requires early learning coalitions to comply with federal requirements for funding quality activities under 45 C.F.R. section 98.51 and for selecting child care resource information agencies according to federal procurement standards.