The bill SB 2502 implements the 2025-2026 General Appropriations Act and introduces various amendments to Florida statutes, focusing on funding allocation, educational support, and healthcare administration. Key provisions include a requirement for state universities to allocate a portion of their carry forward balances to public education capital outlay projects and to waive out-of-pocket expenses for students under certain conditions, while removing a previous fee waiver requirement. The bill also mandates the Agency for Health Care Administration to submit budget amendments for realigning Medicaid funding and increasing budget authority for health programs. Additionally, it establishes a governance structure for the Florida Medicaid program and outlines budgetary measures for various state departments, including the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Health.

Further amendments address environmental protection, hurricane damage mitigation, and support for veterans and first responders. The bill establishes a Hurricane Restoration Reimbursement Grant Program for coastal armoring projects and outlines eligibility criteria for homeowners seeking hurricane mitigation grants. It also introduces provisions for a pilot program targeting mental health treatment for veterans and first responders. The bill includes expiration dates for many provisions, primarily set for July 1, 2026, ensuring that certain amendments will revert to their previous state unless further modified. Overall, SB 2502 aims to enhance accountability, streamline funding processes, and improve service delivery across various state programs.

Statutes affected:
S 2502 Filed: 381.986, 409.908, 394.9082, 409.915, 216.262, 215.18, 27.5304, 934.50, 110.116, 215.5586, 259.105, 376.91, 403.0673, 288.80125, 339.135, 339.08, 250.245, 288.0655, 216.181, 216.292
S 2502 e1: 1004.89, 381.986, 409.908, 393.066, 394.9082, 409.915, 766.314, 216.262, 215.18, 27.5304, 934.50, 908.1033, 24.105, 627.351, 110.116, 215.5586, 259.105, 376.91, 403.0673, 375.041, 339.135, 288.0655, 282.201, 216.181, 216.292, 11.52, 216.013, 216.023, 440.13, 551.118, 373.0421
S 2502 er: 1004.89, 381.986, 409.908, 393.066, 394.9082, 409.915, 766.314, 216.262, 215.18, 27.5304, 934.50, 908.1033, 24.105, 627.351, 110.116, 215.5586, 259.105, 376.91, 403.0673, 375.041, 339.135, 288.0655, 282.201, 216.181, 216.292, 11.52, 216.013, 216.023, 440.13, 551.118, 373.0421