Comparing Last Year's Education Budget to this Year's

Check out this one-page summary comparing last year's education budget to this year's budget:


http://fightingforfloridasfuturebudget.com/web%20forms/Budget/BudgetService.aspx?rid1=371556&rid2=346197&ai=48000000&title=EDUCATION

Career Exploration in Middle School: Setting Students on the Path to Success

Check out this new paper from ACTE: https://www.acteonline.org/uploadedFiles/Dump/ACTE_CC_Paper_FINAL.pdf

Community/State College "Ask"

Please read the Community/State College "ask" for the session.

http://wusfnews.wusf.usf.edu/post/state-colleges-seek-money-workforce-development-more-advisors-and-faculty

Skilled Jobs

New Georgetown report of the growth of skilled jobs requiring less than a college degree. Check it out at:

http://Goodjobsdata.org

Senate PREK-12 Appropriations committee meeting this morning

Good morning,

Below you will find the link to the materials from the PREK-12 Senate Appropriations committee. Most of the comments from members where around why some school applications for Schools of Hope funds were denied.

http://www.flsenate.gov/PublishedContent/Committees/2016-2018/AED/MeetingRecords/MeetingPacket_4018.pdf

Senate Schedule

Here is the link to the Senate committee schedule for next week:
http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Calendar/2018/Interim_Calendars_2017-10-30_173208.PDF

Updated House Schedule

Here is the link to the updated House Schedule:
https://static-s3.lobbytools.com/docs/2017/11/3/105698_house_interim_agenda_calendar_friday_november_10_2017.pdf

House Schedule Next Week

https://static-s3.lobbytools.com/docs/2017/10/31/105479_house_interim_agenda_calendar_november_7_2017.pdf

CRC Commissioners Continue Sponsorship of Public Proposals and Ideas Regarding the Florida Constitution

 

 

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) held its second and final full Commission meeting in which Commissioners could directly sponsor public proposals through the CRC process. Direct sponsorship of public proposals is one of several ways public input is considered through the CRC process. CRC Commissioners have also created their own proposals inspired by ideas submitted by Floridians.

 

CRC Chairman Carlos Beruff, said, “The CRC has received historic public input. More than 2,000 proposed revisions and thousands of comments were submitted by Floridians. As we review this public input, it clear that Floridians share many similar ideas and interests. In addition to Commissioners who chose to directly sponsor a public proposal, several Commissioners have created their own proposals inspired by public input. Floridians are encouraged to continue reaching out to Commissioners with ideas before October 31, which is the deadline for Commissioners to file proposals to be taken up during the CRC process.”

 

A summary of public proposals directly sponsored by Commissioners, and proposals created by Commissioners that were inspired by public input, is provided below. Nineteen proposals have been filed by CRC Commissioners to date and are available for review on flcrc.gov/Proposals/Commissioner:

 

Public Proposals Directly Sponsored by CRC Commissioners (6 Total)

• Commissioner Proposal 11 (Public Proposal 700396) "SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS, Primary, general, and special elections" – Sponsored by Commissioner Sherry Plymale; (Co-Introducers) Commissioners Carolyn Timmann ; Hank Coxe ; Roberto Martinez
• Similar to nearly 20 other public proposals received by the CRC; in addition to comments received by email and at CRC public hearings.
• Commissioner Proposal 12 (Public Proposal 700202) "MISCELLANEOUS, repeal s. 19" – Sponsored by Commissioner Carolyn Timmann
• Public Proposal 700661 "The Right to Earn an Honest Living"  – Sponsored by Commissioner Erika Donalds
• Will be assigned commissioner proposal number.
• Public Proposal 700540 "Right to a Clean and Healthful Environment " – Sponsored by Commissioner Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch
• Will be assigned commissioner proposal number.
• Public Proposal 700598 "Homestead Exemption Addition"  – Sponsored by Commissioner Don Gaetz
• Will be assigned commissioner proposal number.
• Public Proposal 700698 “ARTICLE I: DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, Section 23. Right of privacy.” – Sponsored by Commissioner John Stemberger
• Will be assigned commissioner proposal number.

Commissioner-Filed Proposals Inspired by Public Input (8 To-date)

• Commissioner Proposal 1 "JUDICIARY, Eligibility" - Proposal by Commissioner Bobby Martinez; (Co-Introducer) Commissioner Don Gaetz
• This proposal is similar to approximately 10 proposals received by the CRC; in addition to comments received by email and at CRC public hearings.
• Commissioner Proposal 2 "SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS, Disqualifications" - Proposal by Commissioner Bobby Martinez; (Co-Introducer) Commissioner Anna Marie Hernandez Gamez
• This proposal is similar to more than 10 public proposals received by the CRC; in addition to comments received by email and at CRC public hearings.
• Commissioner Proposal 3 "DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, Basic rights" - Proposal by Commissioner Bobby Martinez; (Co-Introducer) Commissioner Belinda Keiser
• This proposal is similar to more than five public proposals received by the CRC; in addition to comments received by email and at CRC public hearings.
• Commissioner Proposal 4 "DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, Religious freedom" - Proposal by Commissioner Bobby Martinez; (Co-Introducer) Commissioner Anna Marie Hernandez Gamez
• This proposal is similar to approximately 10 public proposals received by the CRC; in addition to comments received by email and at CRC public hearings.
• Commissioner Proposal 7 "SUFFRAGE AND ELECTIONS, Disqualifications" - Proposal by Commissioner Chris Smith; (Co-Introducer) Commissioner Arthenia Joyner
• This proposal is similar to more than 10 public proposals received by the CRC; in addition to comments received by email and at CRC public hearings.
• Commissioner Proposal 8 "JUDICIARY, Eligibility; Vacancies" – Proposal by Commissioner Don Gaetz
• This proposal is similar to more than five public proposals received by the CRC; in addition to comments received by email and at CRC public hearings.
• Commissioner Proposal 13 "LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Counties; Schedule to Article VIII"– Proposal by Commissioner Carolyn Timmann; (Co-Introducer) Commissioner Chris Nocco
• This proposal is similar to four public proposals received by the CRC.
• Commissioner Proposal 14 "EXECUTIVE, Secretary of State" – Proposal by Commissioner Don Gaetz
• This proposal is similar to two public proposals received by the CRC.
• Commissioner Proposal 15 “DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, Basic rights” – Proposal by Commissioner Anna Marie Hernandez Gamez
• This proposal is similar to more than five public proposals received by the CRC; in addition to comments received by email and at CRC public hearings.

 

Additional Commissioner-Filed Proposals

• Commissioner Proposal 5 “DECLARATION OF RIGHTS, Rights of accused and of victims” – Proposal by Commissioner Chris Nocco; (Co-Introducers) Commissioners Carolyn Timmann ; Patricia Levesque ; Sherry Plymale ; Darlene Jordan ; Timothy Cerio ; Brecht Heuchan ; John Stemberger
• Commissioner Proposal 6 “JUDICIARY, creates s. 21” – Proposal by Commissioner Roberto Martinez
• Commissioner Proposal 9 “EXECUTIVE, Department of Veterans’ Affairs” – Proposal by Commissioner Carolyn Timmann
• Commissioner Proposal 10 “EDUCATION, Civic literacy in public education” – Proposal by Commissioner Don Gaetz

 

How to Review Proposals and Public Input

• All public proposals received by the CRC are available on the CRC website at flcrc.gov/Proposals/Public.
• All proposals filed by CRC Commissioners are available at flcrc.gov/Proposals/Commissioner.
• Public hearing transcripts are available at flcrc.gov/Meetings/Transcripts.

 

 

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ABOUT THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION REVISION COMMISSION (CRC)

Once every 20 years, Florida's Constitution provides for the creation of a 37-member revision commission for the purpose of reviewing Florida's Constitution and proposing changes for voter consideration. The Constitution Revision Commission (CRC) meets for approximately one year, traveling the State of Florida, identifying issues, performing research and possibly recommending changes to the Constitution. Any amendments proposed by the CRC would be placed on the 2018 General Election ballot. For additional information, visit flcrc.gov. Follow the CRC on social media @FloridaCRC (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube).

 

Legislative Update

Good morning,

 

Florida Update:

In the Senate Education committee meeting yesterday  SB 4 ( Galvano) and SB 88 (Hukill)were passed unanimously. They will move to the next committee. I sent you the analysis for SB 4 yesterday. The points which are of interest are: an increase of funding to the Academic scholars program and the Merit scholars program for individual students.

SB 88 would add a ½ credit of financial literacy to the high school graduation requirement, reducing the number of electives to 7 ½.

TODAY:

The House Appropriations committee will meet  to receive a report on Florida’s economic outlook.

The House Education committee will hear a report on the progress in the Jefferson County school district since it has been taken over by a private entity.

No Senate Education committee is meeting today.

FEDERAL Education Issues

Please see below, ACTE’s request to push Perkins in the Senate with instructions on how to do so.

 

 

Dear Advance CTE Members,

As you may know, the House passed a Perkins reauthorization bill in June (find our summary and analysis online here). We have been urging the Senate to take up reauthorization swiftly, but they have yet to do so! See below for how you can help push for reauthorization (deadline is Friday, 10/12):

• Representatives Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Thompson (R-PA), the two main co-sponsors of the House Perkins reauthorization bill, are planning to send a bipartisan “Dear Colleague” letter to the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee leadership encouraging them to take up Perkins reauthorization.
• Right now, they are asking for their colleagues in the House to join them in signing this letter. 
• Here's where you come in - by reaching out to your Representatives to encourage them to contact the offices of Representatives Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Thompson (R-PA) to sign on to the letter encouraging Perkins reauthorization.
• Here's how you can do that (deadline is October 12th): 

1. Use ACTE’s online Action Center to encourage your Representative to sign on to the letter. If you’d like to call your Representative's office, follow the steps below.
2. Find out who your representative is: http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/
3. Call the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 and ask to be connected to his/her office.
4. Ask if the Representative can sign on to a letter Representatives Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Thompson (R-PA) are sending to the Senate HELP Committee leadership encouraging that they take up Perkins CTE reauthorization.
5. If he/she says yes, let them know that the next step is for them to contact either Brian Kaissi in Rep. Krishnamoorthi’s office at Brian.Kaissi@mail.house.gov or 202-225-3711, or Katie Brown in Rep. Thompson's office at Katie.Brown@mail.house.gov or 202-225-5121 to sign on to the letter and that the deadline to do so is Friday,October 12th.
6. If he/she has questions you don't know the answer to, don't be afraid to let them know that you will follow up with the information.
7. If he/she says no, respectfully say thank you for their time.

Please loop back with us with any information or insights you may gain and we'll be sure send around the final letter with signatures when we have it!

Also, please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or if you need assistance as you plan your outreach!

Thank you so much - we truly appreciate your efforts to help push for Perkins reauthorization!

Kathryn 

 

Hurricane Irma

Marsan is stuck at her home with no power and limited cell phone service. Lesley is back in the office today, catching up on communications and cleaning the mild debris from the parking area. We hope you are all safe. We may be slow to respond to emails or calls this week, but we hope to be in full working order by Monday. Thank you for your understanding.

Interim Committee Week - CANCELLED!

Interim Committee Week has been cancelled due to the hurricane.


We will let you know more when we have the information.

Interim Committee Calendars

Senate Interim Committee Calendar


House Interim Committee Calendar

Workforce Development Funds

Good morning,

Tara has posted a summary of the final Workforce Development Funds allocations here:

http://fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/state-funding-districts/state-appropriations.stml

Senate voted to over-ride the Governor’s Veto of SB 2500

The Senate voted to over-ride the Governor’s Veto of  SB 2500. Senator Latvala explained that this is a fall back in case the chambers cannot come to agreement on a  new bill and they have an option to vote on 2500 to keep the schools open. Latvala has filed another bill to increase the FEFP by $215 million, however, the Senate does not know from where they will take the money. There has been some discussion to shift the cost back to the school district by increasing the required local effort. Senator Simmons raised the legality about have having two bills dealing with the same subject , but received an inadequate response.

They also voted to expand the scope of the special session contrary to the Governor’s proclamation. The additional bills presented:

4A Medicaid

6A Public Records

8A Medical Use of Marijuana

House is in the Appropriations committee considering 1A which includes Visit Florida, Enterprise Florida and the training grant (available to technical centers).  Bill 1A passed on of the House Appropriations committee.

Governor's Vetos

Governor's Veto List

http://www.flgov.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Final-Veto-List-2017-As-published.pdf

Governor's Veto Letter

https://static-s3.lobbytools.com/press/101211_sb_2500_transmittal_letter.pdf

GOV. SCOTT CALLS SPECIAL SESSION TO FIGHT FOR STUDENTS & JOBS

Click the link below for more information:

http://www.flgov.com/2017/06/02/gov-scott-calls-special-session-to-fight-for-students-jobs/

County by County Allocations

This report reflects only items contained in the Conference Report on Senate Bill 2500, the 2017-2018 General Appropriations Act (GAA), which are identifiable to specific counties. State agencies will further allocate other funds contained in the General Appropriations Act based on authorized distribution methodologies. This report was produced prior to the veto process.

Click here to view the entire document.

Legislative Update

The Appropriations bill and the Implementing bill were provided to the Governor around noon today. He has 15 days ( Thursday June 15) to act on the bills. He did not received 7069 or 374.

SB 2500     Appropriations

SB 2502     Implementing the 2017-2018 General                        Appropriations Act

2017 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

2017 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

June 2 through June 4, 2017

The 2017 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2017, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, June 4, 2017. During this holiday period, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. However, the sales tax holiday does not apply to the rental or repair of any of the qualifying items. Additionally, the sales tax holiday does not apply to sales in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment, or airport.
Qualifying Items

Selling for $10 or less:- Reusable ice (reusable ice packs)

Selling for $20 or less:- Any portable self-powered light source (powered by battery, solar, hand-crank, or gas):  Flashlights  Lanterns  Candles

Selling for $25 or less:- Any gas or diesel fuel container, including LP gas and kerosene containers

Selling for $30 or less:- Batteries, including rechargeable batteries, listed sizes only (excluding automobile and boat batteries):  AA-cell  C-cell  D-cell  6-volt  9-volt - Coolers and ice chests (food-storage; nonelectrical)

Selling for $50 or less:- Tarpaulins (tarps)- Visqueen, plastic sheeting, plastic drop cloths, and other flexible waterproof sheeting - Ground anchor systems - Tie-down kits- Bungee cords - Ratchet straps- Radios (powered by battery, solar, or hand-crank)  Two-way  Weather band

Selling for $750 or less:- Portable generators used to provide light or communications, or to preserve food in the event of a power outage.
First-aid kits (always exempt)

Cuts to Perkins

Trump Budget Pushes Big Cuts for Perkins Today, the White House released President Trump’s full budget request to Congress for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018. This document outlines the Administration's spending priorities for the coming year fiscal year, including federal education and workforce training programs.  The budget proposes drastic cuts in federal support for CTE, including a $168 million cut in the Perkins Basic State Grant! It also proposes to put an additional $20 million in the Perkins National Programs to establish a new grant that would support only certain CTE programs in STEM fields that are able to compete for funds. The cut would be so deep that it would actually trigger a “hold harmless” provision in the Perkins Act and its “ratable reduction” rule, which means that certain states would see disproportionately larger cuts to their funding allocations before all states are reduced. See the estimated impact of the president’s budget on state allocations here. Overall, the budget would cut $9 billion (13 percent) in total from the Department of Education and $2.5 billion (21 percent) from the Department of Labor. Many programs supporting students and job seekers would be drastically cut or eliminated under the president’s budget plan, including: Adult education would be cut by $96 million. Teacher Quality Partnership Grants for teacher education would be eliminated. ESSA Title IV grants that can support career guidance programs and other CTE-related initiatives would be eliminated. ESSA Title II funds to support effective educators would be eliminated. WIOA youth, adult, and dislocated worker state grants would see a combined cut of over $1 billion. We call on Congress to reject the Trump cuts to education and job training. Take a few minutes to tell your lawmakers on Capitol Hill that we cannot cut our way to a 21st century workforce!

Your ACTE membership and dues directly impact our ability to serve as your advocate for CTE programs on Capitol Hill, and our efforts would not be possible without your support. Learn more about ACTE’s policy activities and the latest news on ACTE’s CTE Policy Watch blog. If you have any questions, please contact the ACTE Public Policy Department.

Update

None of the major bills we have been following have made it to the Governor’s desk. Press releases are implying the Governor is considering line item vetoes to PREK-12 and

1079 (education train). The Governor has also said he could veto the whole budget, so wait and see.

Update

No budget bills, no 374 ( community college bill) no 7069 ( education train, school districts asking Governor to veto)

Budget Conference Report

Link to budget:  http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/2500/Amendment/764844/PDF

This is a nice summary of the events to follow now that the budget has been released provided by Chris Doolin:

Monday to be last day of 2017 Legislature – Session extended to comply with Constitutional “Cooling Off” Period.

A conference report(s) is expected to be released today Friday, May 5, after budget negotiations are complete. When it is published, it is subject to the "72-Hour Cooling off period" dictated by the Florida Constitution. A vote may then take place after the 72 hours has elapsed Monday, May 8.

Conference Reports must be accepted in total – they can only be approved or rejected – no changes.

Florida Constitution Article III, Section 19(d) SEVENTY-TWO HOUR PUBLIC REVIEW PERIOD.  All general appropriation bills shall be furnished to each member of the legislature, each member of the cabinet, the governor, and the chief justice of the supreme court at least seventy-two hours before final passage by either house of the legislature of the bill in the form that will be presented to the governor.

After the Budget is passed by both the Senate and the House, and signed by both presiding officers, it is sent to the Governor for review. 

Within 15 days of receipt of the budget – must act.   The Governor has several options:

• Sign the bill it toto
• Veto the bill in toto
• Veto portions of the bill
• Veto line-items within the bill  
• Allow the bill to become law without signing.

Governor Scott has utilized his veto power more than any recent Governor – See following chart

History of Veto Amounts for Gov's Scott, Crist and Bush.

No Budget Yet

The Legislature has not agreed to a budget yet. They are expected to go into extended session.

Legislative Updates

Good morning,

·         SB 1362 which has many education issues wrapped in it goes to the Senate floor today.

·         Senate passed the $25,000 increase on property tax exemption- this version applies the increase to values between $100,000 to $125,000- This version goes back to the House

·         Negron and Corcoran are still in negotiations on the Budget- 12:00 p.m. tonight is the deadline for the budget to be laid on the desk in order to meet the 72 hr. cooling off period. 

·         “This is another step, I believe, in eroding the authority of our local school districts,” Montford said, referring to provision dealing with “local educational agencies.” “It really removes local governments from having any say in deciding about charter schools,” he argued, regarding the zoning and land use language. “I believe we are making a mistake if we cut out the local governments. Below is the link to the language which passed the Senate and School districts oppose: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/1362/Amendment/890458/PDF

Annoucements of Candidacy

Adam Putnam Announces for Governor 

Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam has finally put an end to years of speculation: he’s officially running for governor of Florida in 2018.

Putnam filed his paperwork to run for the state’s highest office on Monday.

Gwen Graham, former Congress-woman and daughter of former Governor/US Senator Bob Graham to Announce Run for Governor

Former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham is headed to Miami to make a “major announcement” on Tuesday, likely announcing her intentions to run for Florida governor in 2018.   Graham’s former communications director Matt Harringer made the announcement Monday afternoon.

Matt Caldwell Announces for Ag Commissioner – 

Setting up a primary battle against fellow lawmaker Denise Grimsley, state Rep. Matt Caldwell announced Monday he will run for agriculture commissioner next year.
The announcement was not a surprise: Caldwell, R-North Fort Myers, has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars in recent months for a political committee that could play an important role in his campaign.  But it formally sets the stage for a primary race against Grimsley, R-Sebring, with both candidates touting their long roots in the state and ties to the agriculture industry.

Legislative Update

Good morning,

Here is where we landed over the weekend, if you were not checking the blog or reading the emails.

Technical Colleges/Centers

·         No Performance funding-The House folded on this issue  after lunch yesterday.

·         An increase of $3,713,917 will be include in the Workforce fund for equity. 

That amount represents $1.3 million in new money and they rolled the money allocated last your for SIS into the fund for distribution. This is an  attempt to bring those below 100% up. 

·         Okaloosa Technical College got $150,000 to expand their welding program

·         RiverOak  Technical College will receive $300,000 to expand the Health programs.

FEFP got a .34% increase.

There is still deliberation on other areas of the budget. Until the final version comes out tomorrow, we will not see the full picture. I am uncomfortable until I actually see the numbers in the proposed budget. At that time we will see the allocations for the Workforce fund to you.

I was unable to get a straight answer on why they dropped our performance money, but I do have an opinion. It will be shared at a later date.

The Education bills I am following are still out there, so the games are not over until the handkerchief drops on Friday.

The budget staff in the House and Senate have been great advocates for us. After the dust settles I will send you their contact information so you can thank them.

I also will be providing you a proposed plan of action for the next session. 

I know your Graduation ceremonies are coming up, please consider inviting your Senator or Representative to speak.  There will be some talking points coming forward for your consideration  to use in your discussions with them.

I want to thank those of you who did take the time over the last year to reach out to your legislators, it could have been worse if you had not done so.

These are some issues still left to be resolved, which will have an impact:

·         Sharing local millage with Charters SB376/HB5103

·         Schools of Hope HB5105/SB7101

·         High Impact Charters SB976/HB7101

·         Cost per student station New Construction SB 1598

Remember you can watch the action at http://thefloridachannel.org

Update

The committee met late after 12:00 and the Senate presented their offer which did not accept any of Workforce issues I reported as the House position last night. 

The Committee took a brief recess and the House came back and responded as follows:

House accepts the Senate position with NO performance incentive funding 

House accepts the Senate position of and increase of  $3,717,917 for equity.

The District Workforce fund is now at $366,340,160 for 2017-2018 ( an increase over last year). We have not seen a run on these numbers yet. It will be available when the budget hits the table for the 72 hr. cooling off period before the final vote.

Items kicked up to the chairs are:

Baker County School District Expansion

Clara White mission

Educating and Integrating Florida’s Adult  

Newly Arrive  Growing Hispanic community

RiverOak Technical College expansion

Higher Ed. Update

The House and Senate do not agree on School District Workforce funding. The issue is kicked up to Appropriation chairs.

Senate Offer
https://static-s3.lobbytools.com/bills/2017/event_docs/6/MISC_Joint_BC17HEHE_SenateOffer2-BudgetSenateOffer1-Impleme_2017429_12.pdf

House Offer
https://static-s3.lobbytools.com/bills/2017/event_docs/6/MISC_Joint_BC17HEHE_HouseOffer1ProvisoBackoftheBill_2017429_12.pdf

Pre-K12 Post Meeting Update

As in the Prek-12 committee have completed their negotiations. All unresolved issues are kicked up to the chairs.

Senate Offer 1

https://static-s3.lobbytools.com/bills/2017/event_docs/6/MISC_Joint_BC17PK12EPK12_SenateOffer1ProvisoImplementing_2017429_10.pdf

House Offer 2

https://static-s3.lobbytools.com/bills/2017/event_docs/6/MISC_Joint_BC17PK12EPK12_HouseOffer2BudgetSpreadsheet_2017429_10.pdf

Higher Ed. Update

The Higher Ed. Committee is noticed for an 11:30 meeting.

Update

Conference committee for Prek-12 noticed for 10:30 this morning. Since the same people from the Senate sit of both Higher Ed and Prek-12, Higher Ed. will have to meet later. Actually, they could be kicked up to the Appropriation chairs at noon.

Update: House Offer 1 - Higher Ed. Committee

Good evening,

The House maintained their position on the $4.5 million in Performance based incentives.

The House increase the additional funds for equity to $5,768,155.

This puts the total Workforce fund at $368,659,398.

The House maintained its position on $265,000 for Baker County to expand PSAV programs.

The House excepted the Senate position of $150,000 for the expansion of a welding program at Okaloosa Technical College ( use term “College”).

The House increased the Senate position to $300,000 for the expansion of PSAV programs at RiverOak Technical College.

The House accepted the Senate position of the SIS money. So no continuation for funds.

It is very important that you go back to the people you contacted today and thank them for their support.

Circle back to your Senators and ask them to support the House position on all the items above.

House Offer 1 - Higher Ed. Committee, available online at https://static-s3.lobbytools.com/bills/2017/event_docs/6/MISC_Joint_BC17HEHE_HouseOffer1-BudgetSpreadsheet_2017428_19.pdf