The bill SB 2502 implements the 2025-2026 General Appropriations Act and introduces various amendments to existing Florida statutes. 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 in specific programs, while removing a previous fee waiver requirement. The bill also revises the duties of the Institute for Freedom in the Americas at Miami Dade College, allows certain state university boards to accept healthcare procurement methods, and authorizes the Agency for Health Care Administration to submit multiple budget amendments for realigning Medicaid funding. Additionally, it extends exemptions for certain medical marijuana rules and allows various state departments to submit budget amendments for increased funding in specific areas.

Further amendments focus on enhancing operational efficiency and funding mechanisms for health care and education initiatives. The bill establishes a new reimbursement structure for Medicaid providers, particularly for nursing home care, and introduces a funding methodology for lead agencies to improve service delivery. It also outlines provisions for the replacement of the Florida Medicaid Management Information System and mandates the Department of Environmental Protection to make monthly transfers to land acquisition trust funds. Notably, many provisions are set to expire on July 1, 2026, ensuring that specific amendments will revert to their previous state unless further action is taken. Overall, SB 2502 aims to streamline funding processes, enhance educational opportunities, and ensure compliance with state financial regulations.

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