This bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes related to the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, specifically revising the required instructional hours for both school-year and summer programs. For school-year prekindergarten programs delivered by private providers and public schools, the required instructional hours will increase from 540 to 1,440 hours. Additionally, summer prekindergarten programs delivered by public schools and private providers will see an increase in required instructional hours from 300 to 480 hours.

The bill also updates the calculation of full-time equivalent students in the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program to reflect these new instructional hour requirements. The changes aim to enhance the educational experience for children in the program by ensuring they receive more instructional time. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 70 Filed: 1002.55, 1002.61, 1002.63, 1002.71