2015 Issues by Appropriation and Project

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1 EDU EFC 17 Fixed Capital Outlay - State {Statewide} - 32,091,155 32,091,155 - University System Capital Improvement Fee Projects EDU EFC 18 Fixed Capital Outlay - Maintenance, Repair, Renovation, And Remodeling EDU EFC 19 Fixed Capital Outlay - Survey Recommended Needs - Public Schools EDU EFC 20 1 CHIPOLA COLLEGE Ren/ Calhoun, Chiller Underground Utilities Holmes, - Main Jackson, Liberty, Washington EDU EFC 20 2 COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA Construct Levy Center {Statewide} - 155,000, ,000,000 - {Statewide} - 5,080,837 5,080,837 - Citrus, Levy, Marion - 145, , ,000,000 2,000,000 - EDU EFC 20 3 DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE Construct Bldg Stu Svc/Clsrm/Office - Daytona Flagler, Volusia Crisafulli - 18,852,602 18,852,602 - EDU EFC 20 4 EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Construct Health Sciences - Me bourne (pc) part Brevard Crisafulli - 17,046,241 17,046,241 - EDU EFC 20 5 LAKE SUMTER STATE Lake Hays - 2,500,000 2,500,000 - COLLEGE Telecom/Utilities Infrastructure-Collegewide EDU EFC 20 6 LAKE SUMTER STATE COLLEGE Construct Science Labs - Clermont EDU EFC 20 7 PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE Construct Performing Arts Education Center EDU EFC 20 8 POLK STATE COLLEGE Institute for Public Safety - Winter Haven EDU EFC 20 9 SANTA FE COLLEGE Blount Center Expansion Project Lake - 6,000,000 6,000,000 - Hernando, Pasco - 5,500,000 5,500,000 - Polk - 3,086,909 3,086,909 - Alachua - 2,000,000 2,000,000 - Page 1 of 337

2 EDU EFC SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE Student Center - Sanford/Lake Mary Seminole Brodeur - 11,537,000 11,537,000 - EDU EFC TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Wakulla Environmental Institute - Land EDU EFC VALENCIA COLLEGE Building 1 - Poinciana Campus EDU EFC HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE South Shore Campus Wakulla - 1,230,000 1,230,000 - Orange - 11,900,000 11,900,000 - Hillsborough - 3,000,000 3,000,000 - EDU EFC 21 1 Florida A&M University - Leon - 1,480,000 1,480,000 - Pharmacy Building Phase II EDU EFC 21 2 Florida A&M University - Student Affairs Building EDU EFC 21 3 Florida Gulf Coast University - South Access Road EDU EFC 21 4 Florida International University- Satellite Chiller Plant Expansion - MMC EDU EFC 21 5 Florida International University Strategic Land Acquisition EDU EFC 21 6 Florida State University - Earth Ocean Atmospheric Sciences Building (Ph I) EDU EFC 21 7 Florida State University - Medical School - Medical Education Facility to Train Physicians for Rural and Underserved Areas EDU EFC 21 8 New College - Heiser Natural Science Addition EDU EFC 21 9 University of Central Florida - Downtown Presence - Building A EDU EFC University of Central Florida - Partnership IV EDU EFC University of Florida - New Boiler Installation Leon - 6,155,000 6,155,000 - Lee Hudson - 6,800,000 6,800,000 - Miami-Dade - 2,252,959 2,252,959 - Miami-Dade - 5,000,000 5,000,000 - Leon - 5,000,000 5,000,000 - Leon - 3,000,000 3,000,000 - Sarasota - 3,000,000 3,000,000 - Orange - 15,000,000 15,000,000 - Crisafulli - 20,000,000 20,000,000 - Alachua - 7,000,000 7,000,000 - Page 2 of 337

3 EDU EFC University of Florida - Nuclear Science Building Renovations/Additions Alachua - 6,000,000 6,000,000 - EDU EFC University of Florida - Norman Hall Remodeling EDU EFC University of North Florida - Skinner Jones - North and South, Renovation and Annex EDU EFC University of South Florida - St. Pete. College of Business EDU EFC University of South Florida - Morsani College of Medicine EDU EFC System - FIO Replacement Vessel (R/V Bellows) EDU EFC Florida International University - Mold Remediation - Biscayne Bay Alachua - 8,000,000 8,000,000 - Duval - 3,000,000 3,000,000 - Pinellas - 12,257,660 12,257,660 - Hillsborough Young - 17,000,000 17,000,000 - {Statewide} - 6,000,000 6,000,000 - Miami-Dade Diaz, Flores 3,000,000-3,000,000 3,000,000 EDU EFC 22 1 Glades (3rd of 3 years) Glades - 7,870,913 7,870,913 - EDU EFC 22 2 Washington (2nd of 3 Washington - 9,226,362 9,226,362 - years) EDU EFC 22 3 Madison (2nd of 2 years) Madison - 9,288,408 9,288,408 - EDU EFC 22 4 Levy (2nd of 3 years) Levy - 11,471,709 11,471,709 - EDU EFC 22 5 Calhoun (2nd of 3 years) Calhoun - 8,419,842 8,419,842 - EDU EFC 22 6 Holmes (2nd of 3 years) Holmes - 18,733,115 18,733,115 - EDU EFC 22 7 Dixie (2nd of 3 years) Dixie - 13,741,360 13,741,360 - EDU EFC 22 8 Hamilton (1st of 3 years) Hamilton - 2,168,454 2,168,454 - EDU EFC 22 9 Jackson (1st of 3 years) Jackson - 8,841,768 8,841,768 - EDU EFC 25 Fixed Capital Outlay - Florida School For The Deaf And Blind - Capital Projects EDU EFC 26 Fixed Capital Outlay - Division Of Blind Services - Capital Projects St. Johns - 5,432,629 5,432,629 - {Statewide} - 400, ,000 - EDU EFC 26 A Fixed Capital Outlay - Public Broadcasting Projects EDU EFC 26 B Fixed Capital Outlay - Vocational-Technical Facilities {Statewide} - 3,148,000 3,148,000 - {Statewide} Hutson - 600, ,000 - Page 3 of 337

4 EDU EVR 30 Aid To Local Governments - Broward Diaz 750, , ,000 Governor Recommended $9,993,484. Governor funded Adults with Grants And Aids - Adults With Disabilities Funds Disabilities program for $9,993,484, which the Legislature did not fund. The Adults with Disabilities program served disabled individuals who cannot be served in traditional VR programs. 1. Description: Restores $750,000 in nonrecurring funds for a grant awarded to the Dan Marino Foundation. Provides for the Inclusive Transition and Employment Management Program (ITEM). 2. Importance: The funds shall be used to provide young adults with disabilities who are between the ages of 16 and 25 with transitional skills, education, and on-the-job experience to allow them to acquire and retain employment. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: : $839,000 (Vetoed); : $700,000; : $750, Other: Not restored in Gov's Recs. EDU EVR 35 1 Draw Down Additional Federal Funds Proviso {Statewide} 921,085 3,403,258 4,324, Description: Draws down an additional $921,085 in GR and $3,403,258 from the Federal Rehab Trust Fund to allow VR to fully maximize available federal funding. 2. Importance: The additional funds shall be placed in budget reserve and may be released pursuant to the notice and review procedure in s , F.S., in thirds, beginning with the second quarter. Each request for release must include a report showing significant measurable quarterly progress in the following measures: Average Wait list Time; Number of Persons Receiving Services; Number in Postsecondary Education; Customers receiving CAPE Industry Certifications; Customers Employed Average Earnings of Customers; and Number of Students Receiving Pre employment Transition Services 3. Performance: Currently, VR must provide reports with these performance measures to the LBC in order to receive federal match dollars. 4. History: New Initiative 5. Other: Matches Gov's Recs. Page 4 of 337

5 EDU EVR 41 A 1 The WOW Center Capital Improvements Miami-Dade Diaz 202, , , Description: Restores $50,000 and provides an additional $152,253 in NR for programs and building expansion of the WOW Center. 2. Importance: Due to an increasing waitlist and outdated facilities, the WOW Center plans on using funding to add home economics and transition to employment classes to accompany their existing programs. The WOW Center of Miami provides programs and support to individuals with developmental disabilities in order for them to lead meaningful and productive lives, explore their potential, develop a sense of community and pursue independence and jobs if able. The WOW Center focuses on improving the adaptive skills of individuals who attend the Center. These are the daily independent living skills required to live, work and play in the community. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: $50,000 NR 5. Other: Not included in Gov's Recs. EDU EBS 49 1 Lighthouse for the Blind- Pasco/Hernando Hernando, Pasco Simpson 50,000-50, Description: Restores $50,000 in nonrecurring and makes it recurring for the Lighthouse for the Blind- Pasco/Hernando. 2. Importance: Additional job training support and operations to develop projects and programs focused on attaining employment. The funding will facilitate their partnership with Respect of Florida which serves as a virtual storefront for its 53 partner Employment Centers throughout the state. These community-based non-profits provide a wide array of training and community-based jobs ranging from technologies to industries. The commodities and services available through Respect of Florida are the result of these diverse and inventive employment opportunities. Florida commodities and services are available to governmental entities as a Florida Department of Management Services State Term Contract. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: $50,000 NR. 5. Other: Not included in Gov's Recs. Page 5 of 337

6 EDU EBS 49 2 Lighthouse for the Blind- Miami Miami-Dade Diaz, Richardson 150, , Description: Restores $150,000 in nonrecurring and makes it recurring for the Lighthouse for the Blind-Miami. 2. Importance: Blind individuals over the age of 55 will be able to participate in the Senior Group Health and Activities Program on a daily basis as opposed to two to three times per week. The funding will increase participation by providing help with issues such as cost of transportation to the facilities. The program is important for helping blind elders maintain and develop sensory skills necessary for every day living. The entity believes this program will prevent many of these individuals from having to be in assisted living programs. Miami Lighthouse has the ability and the desire to continue providing a place for older adults to practice the skills they have learned in their rehabilitation programs and combat isolation by interacting with blind and severely visually impaired visually peers who understand the challenges of overcoming the obstacles presented by vision loss. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: $150,000 in NR 5. Other: Not included in Gov's Recs. EDU EBS 49 3 Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind {Statewide} Hays 1,000,000-1,000, , Description: Provides $1,000,000 to the Florida Association of Agencies Serving the Blind to support services for approximately 225 children across the state of Florida. EDU PCU 61 Special Categories - Grants And Aids - Medical Training And Simulation Laboratory 2. Importance: This program will allow community service providers to provide these direct support services to school age kids between the ages of 6 and 13. The Association's mission is to serve as a united voice and be the organizational support empowering private agencies serving Floridians with blindness and visual impairment to provide state-of-the-art professional vision rehabilitation services which enhance the quality of individual and community life. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: New initiative 5. Other: Not included in Gov's Recs. Final bump offer included $500,000. Final GAA proviso included $1,000,000. Miami-Dade 3,500,000-3,500,000 - Govs Recs: $2,500,000 base funding. "Harvey" medical simulation lab at University of Miami. Description: The funding is used to support the salaries of the training personnel and for the costs of the paramedic simulation programs. Provides a centralized place for paramedics in the state to receive training. The program serves over 600 educational, medical, and municipal agencies throughout Florida. Page 6 of 337

7 EDU PCU 62 Special Categories - Able Grants (Access To Better Learning And Education) {Statewide} 5,673,000-5,673,000 - Govs Recs: $5,689,500. The ABLE line item provides funds for a tuition assistance program that provides grants to resident undergraduate students who enroll full-time at an elig ble private college or university. ABLE is not based on financial need or merit and each participating institution determines application procedures, deadlines, and student elig bility criteria. EDU PCU 63 P Special Categories - Grants And Aids - Historically Black Private Colleges EDU PCU 63 1 Bethune-Cookman University Duval, Miami- Dade, Volusia 12,941,543-12,941,543 - Provides operating funding for Florida's HBCU's to increase access, retention, and graduation. Gov's Recs: $12,643,514 Volusia 4,560,111-4,560,111 25,000 Provides operating funding for Florida's HBCU's to increase access, retention, and graduation. Govs Recs: $4,474,096 (restored nonrecurring) EDU PCU 63 2 Edward Waters College Duval 3,929,526-3,929,526 - Provides operating funding for Florida's HBCU's to increase access, retention, and graduation. Govs Recs: $3,329,526 (restored nonrecurring) EDU PCU 63 3 Florida Memorial University Miami-Dade 3,732,048-3,732,048 - Provides operating funding for Florida's HBCU's to increase access, retention, and graduation. Govs Recs: $3,932,048 (restored nonrecurring) EDU PCU 63 4 Library Resources Duval, Miami- Dade, Volusia EDU PCU 63 A 1 Barry University - BS Nursing and MSW Social Work 719, ,858 - Provides library enhanced resource funding for Florida's HBCU's. Govs Recs: 907,844 (restored nonrecurring) Miami-Dade 73,520-73, Description: Continues $73,520 tuition assistance to Florida residents at Barry University - BS Nursing and MSW Social Work. 2. Importance: For social work, a bachelor's degree is a minimum, but a master's degree in social work is becoming the standard for many positions. 3. Performance: 90% of BS Nursing students report finding employment after graduation. 99% of MSW Social Work students graduated, with an average GPA of Of those that are employed after graduation, 100% are employed in Florida. 4. History: GAA: $105,000 ($31,480 NR) - funded GAA: $218,520 ($145,000 NR) - funded 5. Other: 2.3% tuition increase. Not in Govs Recs. Page 7 of 337

8 EDU PCU 63 A 2 Beacon College - Tuition Assistance Lake Hays, Metz, O'Toole 250, , Description: Restores $200,000 of nonrecurring and provides $50,000 new funds for tuition assistance to Florida resident students at Beacon College whose parents cannot afford the cost. Only college to offer bachelors degrees exclusively to learning disabled (ADHD and autistic) students. 2. Importance: Will give scholarships to the students whose parents can not afford the cost. Each year Beacon College admits over thirty students or more on average (40% of these being from Florida) unable, despite Pell Grant eligibility and private, State, and Federal gifts and loans, to pay the undergraduate tuition. These students either are placed on a waiting list or attempt to enroll in a mainstream institution (where close to 4 of 5 students do not graduate within six years). 3. Performance: Beacon College has a total enrollment of 255 students. Beacon College has a four-year graduation rate of 76%. Six year graduation rate is 87% compared to a 21% rate for learning students nationwide. 85% of Beacon's graduating seniors are employed or enrolled in advanced studies. Beacon College has 94% retention rate. 4. History: FY $200, Other: Not in Govs Recs. Page 8 of 337

9 EDU PCU 63 A 3 Florida Institute of Technology - Space Research Institute Brevard Altman, Crisafulli, Don Gaetz 2,500,000-2,500, Description: Provides $2,500,000 new funds for the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) to establish a Space Research Laboratory (SRL). SRL will be a laboratory to coordinate and provide the expertise and resources for Florida to compete for space-related technology research, science missions, and payload development projects. 2. Importance: SRL partners will secure $10 million in research grants and contracts by the end of year 3, and secure $20 million in research grants by the end of year Performance: FIT is prepared to commit $4.8m to this project over three years for faculty, student scholarships, new equipment, and lab space. Metrics will be: Number of proposals to agencies such as NASA, DARPA, DOD, etc., won by SRL. Total dollar value of winning proposals. Increase in number of students who pursue STEM careers or STEM-related fields in graduate school. 4. History: No previous funding. 5. Other: 3.5% tuition increase. Not in Govs Recs. EDU PCU 64 1 Embry Riddle - Aerospace Academy {Statewide} 3,000,000-3,000,000 - Matches Govs Recs. Embry-Riddle Aerospace Academy (ERAA): a satellite campus of Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) located at Ft. Pierce Central High School in St. Lucie County. This partnership provides the students a unique opportunity to become successful college students while taking ERAU classes (10th-12th grades) taught by ERAU faculty. Page 9 of 337

10 EDU PCU 64 2 Jacksonville University Duval 2,000,000-2,000, Description: Continues $2,000,000 recurring funding for the Entrepreneurial Policy and Innovation Center (EPIC). This Program has been designed to attract, develop and retain in-state highly qualified graduates in the sought after fields of STEM, health sciences, global trade, aviation, business analytics and sustainability that bring jobs and businesses to Florida. 2. Importance: This funding enables Jacksonville University to begin 21 new academic programs, primarily designed to meet Florida's workforce needs in these high-growth areas; support the University's focus on collaboration; and support entrepreneurism 3. Performance: In a recently completed economic impact study, for 2014 the university was respons ble for creating $222 million in economic impact, 2,215 jobs, and $87 million in labor income through business activities encompassing 349 different industries in the Jacksonville region. With partners the university has committed more than $30 million in construction throughout campus. 4.History: FY $12,000, Other: 4% tuition increase. Not included in Govs Recs. EDU PCU 64 3 University of Miami - Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies Miami-Dade Diaz 250, , , Description: Restores $250,000 nonrecurring funding for a study at the Institute for Cuban & Cuban American Studies (ICCAS) - University of Miami. The study is called Florida's Role in Encouraging an Economic Partnership with a Free Cuba (Medium and Small Enterprises). 2. Importance: Funding is provided for a study conducted by the University of Miami ICCAS to asses Florida's Role in Encouraging an Economic Partnership with a free Cuba. 3. Performance: Previous reports have analyzed the economic and employment opportunities through Florida exports to Cuba. 4: History: FY : $250,000 for a related study.(challenges and Opportunities for a Commercial Partnership in a Democratic Cuba) FY $250,000 for a related study.(challenges and Opportunities for a Commercial Partnership In a Post-Castro/Post-Embargo Cuba). 5: Other: 3% tuition increase. Not included in Govs Recs. EDU PCU 64 4 University of Miami - Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies Assimilating Elderly Cubans in Florida into the New Information and Communication Technology Era Miami-Dade Diaz 200, , , Description: Provides $200,000 new funding for a program at the Institute for Cuban & Cuban American Studies (ICCAS) - University of Miami. The program is Assimilating Elderly Cubans in Florida. Funding would provide personnel, equipment, and transportation for 30 students. 2. Importance: The program will enroll 30 elderly Cubans in Florida to take 16 classes to assimilate them with current technology to increase job and life skills. 3. Performance: New project. 4: History: New project 5: Other: 3% tuition increase. Not included in Govs Recs. No matching funds. Local Project. Page 10 of 337

11 EDU PCU 65 A Special Categories - Grants Broward Edwards 4,234,749-4,234, Description: Continues $4,234,749 of tuition assistance to Florida And Aids - Nova Southeastern University - Health Programs residents enrolled in specified health programs at Nova Southeastern University. 2. Importance: The funding is used to supplement a reduced rate of tuition to Florida students enrolled in the Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.), Doctor of Optometry (O.D.), Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) students, and Bachelor of Nursing (B.S.N.) programs. 3. Performance: D.O.: 410 FL residents served, 49% remain in FL, Avg. salary when entering workforce: $ K. O.D.: 175 FL residents, 45% remain in FL, Avg. Salary: $80-115k. Pharm D.: 528 FL residents served, 65% remain in FL, Avg. Salary: $ k. B.S.N.: 750 FL residents served, 95% remain in FL, Avg. salary: $50-80k. 4. History: FY $5,141,492 FY $4,935,832 FY $4,260,832 FY $4,234,749-Vetoed FY $4,234,749 FY $4,734, Other: 2.9% tuition increase. Not included in Gov's Recs. EDU PCU 65 B Special Categories - Grants And Aids - Lecom / Florida - Health Programs Manatee Boyd, Galvano 1,791,010-1,791, , Description: Continues $1,691,010 recurring and provides $100,000 nonrecurring tuition assistance for Florida residents at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine(LECOM) Bradenton branch enrolled Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) or Pharmacy programs. 2. Importance: The funds are used to offset tuition for Florida resident students at LECOM. 3. Performance: LECOM's graduating class had a licensure pass rate of 100% three out of the last four years. Graduated more than 2,900 osteopathic physicians. An economic analysis estimated that each LECOM medical school graduate has a total economic impact of $2.3m and support for 20 jobs. 4. History: This item has been funded in the budget for the previous five years. FY $1,072,422 FY $925,500 FY $1,018,050 FY : $1,691,010 FY : $1,691, Other: No tuition increase. Not included in Gov's Recs. Page 11 of 337

12 EDU PCU 65 C Grants And Aids To Local Governments And Nonstate Entities - Fixed Capital Outlay - Facility Repairs Maintenance And Construction Polk A britton, Burton, Crisafulli, Grimsley, Stargel 500, , , Description: Provides $500,000 new funds for nursing simulation lab equipment at Southeastern University. These funds will be used to provide state of the art simulation lab equipment to help train an additional 30+ nurses a year. 2. Importance: There is a documented demand for nurses. The average wages for nurses in Florida is currently over $64,000 a year. The additional economic impact of 30+ nurses a year into the local economy will create an additional $1,920,000 in taxable income and buying power per year. 3. Performance: The university has already invested over $7,000,000 in its Health Sciences building. The building includes numerous classrooms, offices, and laboratories. The nursing program at Southeastern has attracted more interest than any new program in the institutions history. 4. History- FY $50,000 - Vetoed 5: Other: 2.9% tuition increase. Not in Govs Recs. EDU SFA 67 Special Categories - Prepaid Tuition Scholarships EDU SFA 69 Special Categories - Grants And Aid - Nursing Student Loan Reimbursement/ Scholarships EDU SFA 70 Financial Assistance Payments - Mary Mcleod Bethune Scholarship {Statewide} 7,000,000-7,000,000 - Matches Govs Recs. The Prepaid Tuition Scholarship program is administered by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation and serves Florida's youth who are economically disadvantaged by offering prepaid postsecondary tuition scholarships, also known as Project STARS - Scholarship Tuition for At- Risk Students. {Statewide} - 1,134,006 1,134,006 - Matches Govs Recs. The program offers loans to elig ble students to increase employment and retention of registered and licensed practical nurses in nursing homes, instate hospitals, state-operated medical facilities, health care facilities, public schools, birth centers, federally sponsored community health centers, family practice teaching hospitals and specialty children's hospitals. {Statewide} 160, , ,000 - Govs Recs: $321,000 The Mary McLeod Bethune Scholarship Program provides scholarships to need-based students attending one of Florida's historically black postsecondary institutions: Bethune-Cookman University Edward Waters College Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Florida Memorial University Page 12 of 337

13 EDU SFA 71 Financial Assistance Payments - Student Financial Aid {Statewide} 91,885,763 10,438, ,324,522 - Included in Govs Recs at $100,003,906. Includes the following Student Financial Aid Programs that were all in Govs Recs: FSAG Public Full and Part-time:$114,614,631 FSAG Private: $18,444,354 FSAG Postsecondary: $12,883,854 FSAG Career Education: $2,501,237 Children Spouses of Deceased/Disabled Veterans: $3,115,690 Florida Work Experience: $1,569,922 Rosewood Family Scholarships: $256,747 Honorably Discharged Graduate Assistance Programs: $1,000,000 EDU SFA 72 Financial Assistance Payments - Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant EDU SFA 73 Financial Assistance Payments - Transfer To The Florida Education Fund {Statewide} 50,000 71, ,541 - Included in Govs Recs at $100,000. Provide need-based scholarships, in partnership with non-state groups, to elig ble high-achieving Hispanic-American students whose Spanish culture originates in Central or South America or the Caribbean, regardless of race. {Statewide} O'Toole 3,500,000-3,500, ,000 Included in Govs Recs at $2,500,000 for the McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program. The McKnight Doctoral Fellowship Program has awarded over 750 fellowships to African Americans and Hispanics pursuing Ph.D. degrees and the program boasts an 80% retention rate. Of this number, more than 300 Fellows have graduated with a Ph.D. degree, with an average completion rate of five years and six months. EDU SFA 74 Financial Assistance Payments - Student Financial Aid EDU SFA 75 Financial Assistance Payments - Transfer Default Fees To The Student Loan Guaranty Reserve Trust Fund {Statewide} - 100, ,000 - Matches Govs Recs. The John R. Justice Loan Repayment Program is to provide and/or assist funding of loan repayment to local, state and federal public defenders and prosecutors within the State of Florida. {Statewide} - 5,000 5,000 - Matches Govs Recs. The Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) operates the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) within regulations established by the U.S. Department of Education. Earnings from this program support the operations of the student loan program and provide scholarships to Florida students. EDU VPK 81 1 School Readiness Provider Performance Funding {Statewide} - 10,500,000 10,500, Description: Restores $7,000,000 from the Child Care and Development Block Grant Trust Fund for the Early Leaning Performance Funding Pilot Project Year 2 for a total of $10,500, Importance: Proviso states "$10.5 million is provided for Year 2 of an Early Learning Performance Funding Pilot Project as set forth in Budget Amendment EOG #B2014-B0042 and approved by the LBC on September 10, Performance: N/A 4. History: $7,000,000 NR, 3,500,000 R. 5. Other: Matches Gov's Recs. Page 13 of 337

14 EDU VPK 81 2 Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) {Statewide} - 3,900,000 3,900, Description: Restores $2,500,000 for the Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) for a total of $3,900, Importance: HIPPY delivers high quality school readiness curriculum directly to parents so they may strengthen the cognitive and early literacy skills of at risk children. Early Learning Coalitions will work with HIPPY program staff to identify participant families based on poverty, parents' limited education, and willingness to actively participate in all aspects of the HIPPY program. Funds will support the expanded services to 10 more counties which serve 600 additional children. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: $2,000,000 NR, 1,400,000 Recurring. 5. Other: Matches Gov's Recs EDU VPK 81 4 Literacy Jumpstart Pilot Project St. Lucie Lee, Jr , , Description: Provides $110,000 for the Literacy Jump Start Pilot Project in St. Lucie County. OEL, in consultation with the Early Learning Coalition of St. Lucie County must select one or more municipalities to participate in the project. OEL must seek partnerships with local nonprofit organizations and the business community to implement the project. 2. Importance: The program will assist low-income, at-risk children in developing emergent literacy skills. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: FY : $110,000- Vetoed. FY $200,000 vetoed because proviso stated funding was contingent on HB 85 passing. 5. Other: Not included in Gov's Recs. Governor signed bill for implementation of project 6/10/15. Page 14 of 337

15 EDU VPK 81 5 Teacher Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.) {Statewide} - 4,500,000 4,500, Description: Provides additional $1,500,000 in nonrecurring federal trust funds to serve an additional 1,500 practitioners. Approximately 3,000 early childhood professionals are awarded scholarships annually. Turnover among child caregivers nationally is about 30%. For Florida T.E.A.C.H. recipients the turnover rate for was 7%. 2. Importance: - Links training and compensation to improving the quality of early care for young children and families. - Provides scholarships for early childhood teachers and center directors to work toward earning an Associate of Science degree in early childhood education, a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, a Florida Staff Credential or a Director Credential. - Involves a partnership for the sharing of expenses by the caregiver receiving the scholarship, the sponsor child care center or family child care home, and the T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood Scholarship Program. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: Base: $3,000,000 Prior Year Funding: : $3,000, : $3,000, : $3,000, Other: Matches Gov's Recs. EDU VPK 81 6 Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) {Statewide} 3,508,331 8,591,669 12,100, Description: Provides an additional $111,903 in recurring to the Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) for early education and childcare for children of migrant farm workers and rural, low-income families throughout Florida for a total of $12,100, Importance: The increase in funding will be used to serve approximately 20 additional children. The cost per child is roughly $5000 and there are 1,013 children eligible and waiting to receive services. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: $11,988,097 recurring funds. 5. Other: Not included in Gov's Recs. Base funded at $11,988,097. Gov's recs maintained current year funding. Page 15 of 337

16 EDU VPK 81 7 Child Care Executive Partnership (CCEP) {Statewide} 4,393,695 10,606,305 15,000, Description: Maintains current year funding of $15,000,000 is provided for the Child Care Executive Partnership (CCEP), of which $4,393,695 is from GR and $10,606,305 is from the Child Care and Development Block Grant TF. 2. Importance: CCEP funds are used to as match to expand the provision of services to low income families at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Funds for this program shall be used to match funds for statewide contracts. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: funded at $15,000, Other: Matches Gov's recs. EDU VPK 81 8 The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Help Me Grow {Statewide} Fresen 1,883,957-1,883,957 75, Description: Restores $75,000 NR General Revenue and $1,808,882 in recurring GR for training and technical assistance to 4 to 6 additional local organizations selected to become Help Me Grow affiliates in addition to training for physicians and early childhood educators and professionals. The program currently serves 21 counties. 2. Importance: Help Me Grow is a system that links families with local resources to address parents' concerns about the health, development, behavior and learning of their young children and builds collaboration across sectors, including early care and education, health care and family support. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: : $2 million NR 5. Other: Gov's recs: $2 million NR Page 16 of 337

17 EDU VPK 81 9 Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Child Care Center Miami-Dade Fresen 100, , , Description: $100,000 from GR is provided for the Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Centers Child Care program to be used to provide a subsidy for children who receive child day care services. 2. Importance: Services will be provided at either of the two licensed child day care centers operated by Little Havana for a subsidy of $40.00 per child, per week, for an estimated 48 working poor children and their families. 3. Performance: Matching funds expected from other sources (federal, state, local): State Funds: $45,608 Federal Funds: $128,869 Other Sources: $539,783 Total: $714, History: New Project 5. Other: Not included in Gov's Recs. Funding for this project could be provided through other sources. EDU VPK Duval Guiding Stars Pilot Program Duval Bean 500, , Description: Provides $500,000 to Guiding Stars of Duval for an organized way to assess, improve and communicate the quality of early education and child care programs that allows families to have more information to better choose a quality child care setting for their child. 2. Importance: The pilot will be able to expand the system in Duval and outlying rural counties: St. Johns, Clay, Nassau, Baker and Putnam. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: New Project 5. Other: Issue not included in Gov's Recs. Local Project. EDU VPK Language Development and Literacy Intervention Program Miami-Dade Fresen - 3,500,000 3,500, Description: Provides $3.5 million from the Child Care Development Block Grant TF to contract with one educational technology provider for a language development and literacy intervention program available to all students but specifically designed to assist struggling students with the intent to increase the percentage ready for kindergarten. 2. Importance: The technology must be interactive and differentiate instruction for each student and meet the various requirements. 3. Performance: Imagine Learning has already partnered with 48 Florida schools to support their pre-k students. Children using the program with the recommended usage experienced significant learning gains in the following categories: Basic Vocabulary (57%) Conversational Phrases (91%) Letter and Sound Recognition (68%) 4. History: New Project 5. Other: Issue not included in Gov's Recs. Page 17 of 337

18 EDU VPK 82 Special Categories - Grants {Statewide} 136,967, ,559, ,527, Description: Provides an additional $5 million in nonrecurring federal And Aids - School Readiness Services trust funds to target the birth to 5 children on the wait list and serve approximately 887 children ages birth to 5 (based on the average cost of care of $5,640 for children ages birth to 5) 2. Importance: The school readiness program ensures that children of lowincome working families receive high-quality care. The School Readiness Program is a financial assistance program for working families with low incomes, including children from families receiving temporary cash assistance or transitional child care, migrant farm workers and those with children at risk of abuse, neglect, homelessness or being victims of domestic violence. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: This item has not been previously funded by the legislature. 5. Other: Governor included $30 million in recommended budget. EDU VPK 84 P Special Categories - Grants And Aids- Early Learning Standards And Accountability {Statewide} 4,458,892-4,458,892 - Funding matches Governor's recommendation for the purchase and implementation of the VPK pre- and post- assessment. Page 18 of 337

19 EDU VPK 86 Special Categories - Grants {Statewide} 389,254, ,254, Description: Due to a decrease in students participating in the VPK And Aids - Voluntary Prekindergarten Program program, a reduction of $6,810,745 will result in an current year funding per program students ($2,437/FTE for School-Year Students; $2,080/FTE for Summer Program students). 2. Importance: The VPK Program provides funding for students using a FTE and Base Student Allocation methodology. Funds are distributed through the early learning coalitions to public and private providers. Provides specific dollar amounts to ELC's in proviso. 3. Performance: N/A 4. History: In FY 07-08, this program was funded at its highest level with $2,677 funded for both the school and summer program - reaching this level would cost $33.5m. VPK BSA School-Year; summer: : $2,562; $2, : $2,383; $2, : $2,383; $2, : $2,383; $2, : $2,437; $2, Other: Governor recommended a $0 increase. Due to the decrease in students a $0 increase will provide a $46/FTE increase to the program ($2,483/FTE for School-Year students; $2,126/FTE for Summer Program students). EDU VPK 89 A Grants And Aids To Local Governments And Nonstate Entities - Fixed Capital Outlay - Facility Repairs Maintenance And Construction Hendry 135, , , Description: Provides $135,000 to the Harlem Academy for childcare safety and security improvements. Harlem Academy is located in Clewiston (Hendry). 2. Importance: The Harlem Academy sits on property next to the city library. The funds will be used to build a fence to prohibit l brary patrons from entering school grounds. 3. Performance: Harlem Academy has been a School Readiness provider since 1994 and serves approximately 64 children. 4. History: New Project 5. Other: Not included in Gov's Recs. ADDED DURING CONFERENCE. Local Project. Page 19 of 337

20 EDU PUB 92 Aid To Local Governments - {Statewide} 1,141,704-1,141, Description: Restores 100% of the nonrecurring funding ($170k) & Grants And Aids - Instructional Materials provides an increase of $211,704 for a total of $1,141,704, for the Learning through Listening (LTL) program. 2. Importance: Program creates opportunities for individual success by providing and promoting the effective use of accessible educational materials. LTL maintains two studio facilities and has eleven outreach offices around the state. This project facilitates support services and training to administrators, teachers, parents, and students on the use of digital audio books provided by Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D). As RFB&D is an accessible media producer (AMP), registered with the National Instructional Materials Access Center (NIMAC), the project will coordinate with NIMAS-authorized users to provide digital audio textbooks and equipment to eligible students with print disabilities. 3. Performance: 4. History: Program funded since FY FY 12-13: $760,000; FY 13-14: $860,000; FY 14-15: $930,000. Base Funding: $760, Other: G: Maintained current year funding of $930,000. EDU PUB 94 Special Categories - Grants And Aids - Assistance To Low Performing Schools {Statewide} 4,000,000-4,000, Description: Maintain base funding of $4 million for the College Board to assist low performing schools in improving access to postsecondary opportunities to competitive grant program. 2. Importance and Impact: The goal is to raise student achievement in all high schools for minority and underrepresented students; improve college readiness by beginning early college preparation, improve academic skills, and familiarize students with college admissions tests such as the PSAT and the SAT. 3. Performance: 4. History: FY $4.8m; FY $4.1m; FY $3.9m; FY $3.5m; FY $4m; FY $5m. Base Funding: $4 million. 5. Other: G: Maintains current year funding of $5 million. Page 20 of 337

21 EDU PUB 95 1 Advancement Via Individual {Statewide} Metz, Taylor, 700, , Description: Provides $700,000 (restores nonrecurring ($500k) & $200k Determination (AVID) Workman increase) for Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program. Funding used for training for teachers, curriculum, college tutors, etc. 2. Importance: AVID is a college readiness program designed to move students from average level classes to more rigorous college level courses while providing academic support. AVID accelerates student learning, uses research based methods of effective instruction, provides professional development,& is a catalyst for systemic reform & change. Proviso states each school district will receive $325 per student enrolled in AVID elective who also receives a score of 4 or higher on an International Baccalaureate subject examination; score of E or higher on an Advanced International Certificate of Education subject exam; score of 3 or higher on the College Board Advanced Placement Exam; or, students in grades 6-8, receives passing score on algebra EOC. 3. Performance: AVID implemented in approx. 375 schools in 38 districts. 4. History: Previous Funding: $FY $500k. Base Funding: $0 5. Other: Last year members were Grimsley, Rodrigues, Workman. G: Did not include. EDU PUB 95 2 Best Buddies {Statewide} Fitzenhagen 1,000,000-1,000, , Description: Restores 100% of the nonrecurring funding ($250k) & provides an increase of $100,000 in order to provide total funding of $1 million in funding for the Best Buddies program. 2. Importance: Best Buddies organization is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Best Buddies High Schools and Middle Schools pair people with intellectual disabilities in one-to-one friendships with high school and middle school students. Directors/coordinators work closely with each school district to match the pair of students and activities. Through their Best Buddies friendship, these students learn social skills, develop self-confidence, and in some cases learn leadership skills within the club. Program had 6,652 students participate in a variety of activities and served 1,558 student pairs in Performance: 4. History: Previous funding: FY $689,973; FY $586,477; FY $650,000; FY $750,000; FY $900,000. Base Funding - $650, Other: G: Maintained current year funding of $900,000. Page 21 of 337

22 EDU PUB 95 3 Big Brothers, Big Sisters {Statewide} Lee, Jr., Jimmie Smith 2,230,248-2,230, Description: Restores $200k or 5% of the nonrecurring funding ($4m) for total funding of $2,230,248, for the Big Brother Big Sisters program. 2. Importance: Program provides mentoring activities to students who are identified as at-risk in one of the FCAT learning areas & addresses unmet needs at low performing schools. Students are assigned a mentor & a case manager who tracks the students' success. Activities include one-on-one mentoring, homework support, extended classroom learning, & addressing individual skill gaps. Specific use of these funds includes salary, benefits, travel, rent, and other operational expenses. 3. Performance: The program served 4,234 students in History: Previous funding: FY 10-11: $2.3 million; FY 11-12: $1.9 million; FY 12-13: $2.5 million; FY 13-14: $4 million; FY 14-15: $6,030,248. Base Funding: $2,030, Other: G: Maintained current year funding of $6,030,248. EDU PUB 95 4 Florida Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs {Statewide} Hays, Lee, Jr. 2,547,000-2,547, , Description: Provides a total of $2,547,000 in funding for the Boys & Girls Clubs. 2. Importance: Club is a nonprofit organization providing tutoring & mentoring services for at-risk & low performing students after school. Program serves kids age 5-18 by providing activities & programs dedicated to helping them develop positively. For instance, Power Hour (homework help & tutoring which raises students' academic proficiency), Power Learn (reinforces & enhances skills & knowledge learned at school), Goals for Graduation (teaches students concept of academic goal setting), parent involvement, & collaboration with schools. Programs engage young people in activities with adults, peers & family members, enable them to develop self-esteem & provide them a solid platform to reach their full potential. 3.Performance: Program served 43,708 students in History: Previous funding: FY 10-11: $1.8m; FY 11-12: $1.5m; FY 12-13: $1.6m; FY 13-14: $4m; FY 14-15: $5m. Base Funding: $2,494, Other: G: Maintained current year funding of $5,013,500. Page 22 of 337

23 EDU PUB 95 5 Take Stock in Children {Statewide} 6,125,000-6,125, Description: Restores 60% of nonrecurring funding ($250k) to provided a total funding of $6,125,000, for Take Stock in Children Program (TSIC). 2. Importance: TSIC is a comprehensive program helping low-income children succeed by providing college & vocational scholarships, volunteer mentors; student advocates/case managers, tutoring, early intervention & long-term support. High standards, parental involvement, & community support are crucial to the program's success. Take Stock in Children has a proven record of helping low-income children stay out of trouble, graduate from high school, attend college, & become productive citizens in all 67 counties. Each child is assigned an adult mentor who meets with the student at his/her school for one hour once a week. Each child signs a contract agreeing to maintain good grades, to remain drug & crime free, & to meet with his/her mentor regularly to receive the scholarship. 3. Performance: The program served 8,131 students in History: FY funding was $6 million. FY funding is $6,250,000. Base Funding: $6m 5. Other: G: Maintained current year funding of $6,250,000. EDU PUB 95 6 Teen Trendsetters {Statewide} 300, , Description: Maintains base funding of $300,000 for the Teen Trendsetters program. 2. Importance & Impact: Program designed to increase number of mentors in Florida for academically at-risk youth & provides mentoring activities through the Teen Trendsetter Reading Mentors (TTRM) to improve student performance. High school students are recruited & trained to mentor 2nd and 3rd grade students in one-to-one reading sessions. Sessions may occur before, during, or after school. Mentoring & reading materials for TTRM are designed for students at different reading levels & to incorporate different learning styles. Florida Mentor Resource Guide provides mentors with step-by-step curriculum guide correlated to the student activity book. Mentor training provides practical hands-on approach to working with mentor & reading materials. 3. Performance: The program served 1,646 students in History: FY funding $300,000; FY 14-15: $1.1 million. Base Funding - $300, Other: G: Maintained current year funding of $1.1 million. Page 23 of 337

24 EDU PUB 95 7 YMCA State Alliance/YMCA {Statewide} Chris Latvala 764, , Description: Maintains base funding of $764,972, for the YMCA State Reads Alliance/YMCA Reads program. 2. Importance: The YMCA READS! Program provides mentoring and tutoring assistance in reading to at-risk 1st and 2nd graders. Using the Systematic Instruction in Phoneme Awareness, Phonics, and Sight Words, the volunteer mentors not only assist students in their reading mechanics, but they also work to instill a love of reading and literature in the students. First and second graders from low performing schools or schools that have a high percentage of students scoring below grade level in reading. YMCA READS! Site coordinators and volunteer mentors work with the students in small groups, on a 1:2 basis, or on a 1:1 basis mentoring the referred students in reading and also on character development and building selfesteem. 3. Performance: The program served 969 students in History: FY 13-14: $764,972; FY 14-15: $2.7 million. Base funding - $764, Other: G: Maintained current year funding of $2,764,972. EDU PUB 96 Special Categories - Grants And Aids - College Reach Out Program {Statewide} 1,000,000-1,000,000 - The College Reach Out Program (CROP) provides students from lowincome and educationally disadvantaged backgrounds with hands-on academic support and a constant learning environment. Postsecondary institutions work with over 290 middle and high schools to provide tutoring; mentoring; preparation for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT; college tours; summer residential programs; educational field trips; and counseling (individual, group, and family) to struggling students throughout the State of Florida. Research has shown that, without CROP, many of these students would not have finished high school nor proceeded to postsecondary education. The program serves eligible students in grades Matches Gov Recs. Page 24 of 337

25 EDU PUB 97 Special Categories - Grants {Statewide} 2,700,000-2,700,000 - The state's six multidisciplinary educational service centers are universitybased And Aids - Florida Diagnostic And Learning Resources Centers centers that provide diagnostic evaluations (e.g., psychological, developmental, academic, neurobehavioral, functional behavioral, speech/language, occupational and physical therapy evaluations) and other specialized services. Centers vary in their focus, with some providing services unique to specific populations of students. Districts may request assistance from a center when specialized expertise is unavailable within the district and is required to determine the needs and services for a student. Centers also provide case conferencing and consultation services to schools. The six multidisciplinary educational services centers are located at the University of Florida, University of Miami, Florida State University, University of South Florida, University of Florida Health Science Center at Jacksonville and Keiser University. Matches Gov Recs. EDU PUB 98 Special Categories - Grants And Aids - New World School Of The Arts Miami-Dade 650, , Description: Restores 100% of the nonrecurring funding ($150k) in order to maintain current year funding of $650,000, for the New World School of the Arts. 2. Importance & Impact: High school is an educational partnership between Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College, & University of Florida, providing an 8-year program for visual & performing arts (results in a 4-year high school diploma, an Associate of Arts Degree, and a 4-year Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor in Music). Funding is for costs associated with providing students additional visual & performing arts instruction daily taught by college instructors. 3. Performance: An estimated 481 high school & 373 college students will be served by this program in FY Students are selected statewide. 4. History: Program has been funded since FY 13-14: $500,000, and FY : 650,000. Base Funding: $500, Other: Matches Gov Recs. Page 25 of 337