FL S2502

Implements the 2019-2020 General Appropriations Act with technical provisions for education funding, Medicaid reimbursement, and state operations across multiple agencies and programs.

Modifies Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility to allow spring, summer, and conditional fall term awards; adjusts Medicaid provider reimbursement parameters including nursing home prospective payment rates with a 6.5% quality incentive pool.

Extends various fiscal year authorizations including funding compression allocation for school districts, public broadcasting appropriations, workforce education performance funding, and state court system trust fund loans through July 1, 2020.

Authorizes budget amendments for health care programs (Medicaid, Florida Kidcare, Children's Medical Services) and child welfare (Guardianship Assistance Program) to realign funding based on enrollment changes and program needs.

Establishes temporary provisions for Florida Virtual School governance under State Board of Education, requires wage level index methodology development for school districts, and imposes restrictions on state employee travel and competitive solicitations during the fiscal year.