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FL H0581
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/20/2023
Primary Sponsor
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Creates the Swimming Lesson Voucher Program within the Florida Department of Health to provide free swimming lesson vouchers to families with one or more children aged 4 years or younger, with the goal of increasing water safety statewide.
- Requires the Department of Health to contract with and establish a network of swimming lesson vendors, with at least one vendor in each county; vendors operating at public pools owned or maintained by a county or municipality must participate if requested.
- Establishes eligibility criteria including the child's age (no more than 4 years old) and the family's Florida residency, with the department required to create a public application process.
- Issuance of vouchers is subject to specific legislative appropriation, and the department is authorized to seek grants and other public or private funding to support the program.
- Effective date is July 1, 2024, with the Department of Health required to adopt rules to implement the program.
Legislative Description
Swimming Lesson Voucher Program
Last Action
Laid on Table
3/4/2024
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services2/6/2024
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee1/29/2024
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee11/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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