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FL S1022

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tina Polsky

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Bay County 32401 Children's Initiative in Bay County, managed by a not-for-profit corporation

  • Creates the Pompano RYZE (Resilient Youth with Zeal to Excel) Children's Initiative in Broward County, also managed by a not-for-profit corporation

  • Requires both new initiatives to comply with Florida's public records laws, public meetings requirements, and procurement regulations for commodities and contractual services

  • Designates both initiatives as official Florida Children's Initiatives, tasking them with creating community-based service networks that provide education, healthcare, youth development, employment opportunities, and affordable housing for children and families in disadvantaged areas

  • Mandates the Department of Children and Families to contract with not-for-profit corporations for evaluation, fiscal management, and oversight of the initiatives

Legislative Description

Children's Initiatives

Last Action

Passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 0

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Fiscal Policy2/12/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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