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FL S1804
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Darryl Rouson
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the Juvenile Welfare Board (JWB) of Pinellas County for its 80-year legacy of serving children since its creation in 1946
- JWB was established as the nation's first independent special taxing district dedicated to improving children's lives, originating from efforts by juvenile court Judge Lincoln Bogue in the 1940s
- Created through Senate Bill 618, passed in May 1945 and ratified by Pinellas County voters on November 5, 1946
- In 2025, JWB served 83,622 children through investments in 98 programs with 51 nonprofit agencies, providing prevention and early intervention services
- JWB leads initiatives addressing childhood deaths prevention, early childhood development, mental health, grade-level reading, and childhood hunger
Legislative Description
Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County
Last Action
Filed
2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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