How Florida’s $115 Billion Budget Will Change Education, Healthcare
Summary
Florida lawmakers agreed on a $115 billion state budget that will fund education and healthcare for the fiscal year starting July 1. The budget protects funding for schools, supports school choice programs, and increases money for cancer research and HIV treatment.Key Facts
- The budget totals nearly $115 billion, a compromise between the Senate’s and House’s proposals.
- Florida schools are protected from big funding cuts even if fewer students enroll.
- The $4.5 billion voucher and scholarship program for homeschooling and private schools stays within the main K-12 funding.
- $7 million is set for improvements at private schools in rural counties with fewer than 10,000 people.
- Florida State University can use funds to buy Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, and the University of South Florida’s campus will transfer to New College of Florida.
- Cancer Innovation Fund will receive $20 million, a middle ground between no funding and $30 million.
- The AIDS Drug Assistance Program gets $75 million to help people maintain access to medication.
- Security funding for Governor Ron DeSantis after he leaves office was not approved in the final budget.
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