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FL H0361

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Ashley Gantt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the income eligibility threshold for "economically disadvantaged" under Florida's school readiness program from 150% to 250% of the federal poverty level, expanding access to more families
  • Retains existing eligibility for children of working migratory families and agricultural workers with variable income due to weather and market conditions
  • Updates early learning coalition reporting requirements to reflect the new 250% federal poverty level threshold when measuring the percentage of children under age 5 served by the program
  • Amends sections 1002.81 and 1002.85 of the Florida Statutes to conform all related provisions to the new income threshold
  • Effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

School Readiness Program

Last Action

Died in PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Prek-12 Appropriations Subcommittee11/22/2023

Full Bill Text

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