The bill aims to implement the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act, introducing various amendments to enhance the operations and funding of regional consortium service organizations, educational programs, and health services in Florida. It establishes the Regional Consortia Service Organization Supplemental Services Program, which mandates these organizations to provide essential services and submit financial reports to the Department of Education. Additionally, the bill creates the Rural Incentive for Professional Educators (RIPE) Program, offering student loan repayment assistance to eligible educators, and includes provisions for budget amendments by state agencies to realign funding for specific programs. The bill also emphasizes environmental protection, with mandates for the Department of Environmental Protection to manage land acquisition trust funds and address cleanup standards for PFAS.

Furthermore, the bill establishes the Office of Rural Prosperity within the Department of Commerce to oversee initiatives aimed at supporting rural communities, including the Renaissance Grants Program and the Public Infrastructure Smart Technology Grant Program. It outlines responsibilities for counties in utilizing block grants and mandates reporting on their use. The bill also introduces provisions for law enforcement recruitment bonuses and updates to budgetary processes, ensuring accountability in state fund management. Many of the provisions are set to expire on July 1, 2027, reverting to previous laws unless amended by future legislation. Overall, the bill encompasses a comprehensive approach to improving educational services, healthcare administration, environmental sustainability, and economic development across Florida.

Statutes affected:
S 2502 Filed: 381.986, 394.9082, 409.915, 216.262, 215.18, 27.5304, 908.1033, 24.105, 627.351, 215.5586, 259.105, 376.91, 288.80125, 339.135, 288.0655, 288.065, 282.201, 445.08, 216.181, 216.292, 11.52, 216.013, 216.023