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FL S0342

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Shevrin Jones

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the income eligibility threshold for the school readiness program's "economically disadvantaged" definition from 150% to 250% of the federal poverty level
  • Expands eligibility to more low-income families while maintaining existing provisions for children of working migratory families and agricultural workers with variable income
  • Updates the Department of Education's data collection and reporting requirements to reflect the new 250% federal poverty level threshold when measuring the percentage of children under age 5 served by the program
  • Sponsored by Senator Jones with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

School Readiness Program

Last Action

Died in Education Pre-K -12

3/8/2024

Full Bill Text

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