990264 No. 18
HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS BILL AMENDMENT
HB5001
CHAMBER ACTION
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ORIGINAL STAMP BELOW
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Representative(s): Richardson, Vana, Smith, Ausley, Sands, and Gibson
offered the following amendment:
In Section: 01 On Page: 004 Specific Appropriation: 13A
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Explanation:
Provides $97,500,000 for public school workforce, community college, and
university program funds for enrollment related costs by eliminating
funding for the Technology Tools for Teachers (T3) program.
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EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF
Public Schools, Division Of
Program: Educational Media & Technology
Services
In Section 01 On Page 004
13A Qualified Expenditure Category
Technology Enhancements
From Educational Enhancement Trust 97,500,000 0
Fund
DELETE the proviso immediately following Specific Appropriation 13A:
Funds in Specific Appropriation 13A are contingent upon the transfer
of funds from the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Trust Fund to the Educational
Enhancement Trust Fund. The Department of Education shall develop an
implementation plan that takes into consideration the timing of fund
transfers and the contingent nature of the fund source.
From funds provided in Specific Appropriation 13A, the department
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shall design, implement and manage the Technology Tools for Teachers
(T3) program as an integrated, statewide system to deliver technology
solutions to teachers. The department shall:
1) Determine eligible technology products and services. Options shall
include laptop/tablet computers, digital projectors and screens, smart
boards, and other peripheral equipment. Services shall include choices
for hardware and software training and technical support. Eligible
computers must contain appropriate hardware and software to enable
teachers to perform efficient operations in Sunshine Connections.
2) Conduct competitive bids for the eligible products and services.
Contracts resulting from the competitive bid process shall delineate the
timeframe for the delivery of goods or services to the eligible
teachers. Contracts shall achieve the lowest total cost of ownership by
considering factors including appropriate levels of product
standardization, volume purchasing power, and technology life-cycle
implications. Contracts may include district-specific specifications.
3) Develop eligibility requirements for participating teachers pursuant
to section 1012.01(2)(a), (b), (c), and (d), Florida Statutes. Teachers
shall not be eligible to participate if their employing school district
has not agreed to participate in the Sunshine Connections initiative.
4) Define the policies and procedures to improve teacher technology
proficiency and ensure maximum utilization of available products and
services.
5) Develop an online marketplace and information exchange for teachers
to select, procure, and have direct-delivery of technology products and
services and for districts to receive required information regarding
teacher purchases. Products and services become the property of the
employing school district upon delivery to teachers. Products purchased
may employ a solution for asset tracking and theft recovery.
6) Develop a long-term plan to ensure the financial accountability of
the program and report to the Legislature quarterly on program
implementation.
Program: Workforce Education
13B Aid To Local Governments
Workforce Development
From Educational Enhancement Trust 22,500,000
Fund
Following Specific Appropriation 13B, INSERT:
Funds provided in Specific Appropriation 13B shall be allocated based on
the distribution formula used in Specific Appropriation 133.
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Community Colleges, Division Of
Program: Community College Programs
In Section 01 On Page 005
17 Aid To Local Governments
Grants And Aids - Community College
Lottery Funds
From Educational Enhancement Trust 115,925,000 150,925,000
Fund
At the end of existing proviso language, following Specific
Appropriation 17, INSERT:
From funds provided Specific Appropriation 17, $35,000,000 shall be
distributed to colleges using the program fund distribution formula used
in the list above.
Universities, Division Of
Program: Educational And General
Activities
In Section 01 On Page 006
20 Aid To Local Governments
Grants And Aids - Education And General
Activities
From Educational Enhancement Trust 122,286,758 162,286,758
Fund
At the end of existing proviso language, following Specific
Appropriation 20, INSERT:
From funds provided Specific Appropriation 20, $40,000,000 shall be
distributed to universities using the program fund distribution formula
used in the list above.
Line
item amendments are accepted as part of the amendatory process.
However, due to the necessity of using computerized systems this may
entail a different placement within a budget entity or the renumbering
of the specific appropriation items. |
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