Senate Bill 2500 proposes a comprehensive budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027, allocating approximately $115 billion across various sectors, including education, criminal justice, natural resources, and human services. The bill designates significant funding for the Department of Education, totaling around $22.83 billion, which encompasses early learning, public schools, colleges, and universities. Additionally, it allocates $19.11 billion for human services and $5.97 billion for criminal justice and corrections, reflecting an increase in funding for several departments compared to previous years. The bill emphasizes capital outlay projects, with a fixed capital outlay budget of about $1.36 billion aimed at enhancing state infrastructure and local government support.

Key provisions of the bill include specific appropriations for various educational initiatives, vocational training programs, and health services, as well as funding for environmental management and public safety enhancements. The bill also outlines the reallocation of unexpended balances from previous appropriations to support ongoing projects and mandates detailed reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of state funds. Overall, Senate Bill 2500 aims to address the diverse needs of Florida's population through targeted financial support and strategic investments across multiple sectors, with a focus on improving services and infrastructure statewide.