Florida H0345 revises funding for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, ensuring equal base student allocation for both school-year and.

Florida H0345 amends the calculation of the base student allocation for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, ensuring equal funding for each student in both school-year and summer programs, regardless of whether they are delivered by a public school or a private provider. The base student allocation must not be less than the previous year's amount, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5% increase. The Division of Early Learning is required to publish the adjusted allocation and provide it to early learning coalitions by May 1 each year.

Florida H0345 revises funding for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, ensuring equal base student allocation for both school-year and.

Florida H0345 amends the calculation of the base student allocation for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, ensuring equal funding for each student in both school-year and summer programs, regardless of whether they are delivered by a public school or a private provider. The base student allocation must not be less than the previous year's amount, adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5% increase. The Division of Early Learning is required to publish the adjusted allocation and provide it to early learning coalitions by May 1 each year.