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SB 2502 Florida Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Implementing the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act

Summary
Implementing the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act; Revising the services required to be provided by regional consortium service organizations under certain circumstances; creating the Regional Consortia Service Organization Supplemental Services Program; establishing the Rural Incentive for Professional Educators (RIPE) Program within the Department of Education for a specified purpose; authorizing the Agency for Health Care Administration to submit a budget amendment requesting additional spending authority to implement specified programs and payments, etc.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill implements 2026-2027 budget, creating new education (RIPE) and health care funding streams, advancing public spending.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates RIPE Program for rural educators and funds supplemental services within education budget, directly advancing teacher support and program accessibility.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes AHCA to request additional funds for healthcare programs, directly supporting funding allocation and program resources.95% confidence
Bill status died 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026 Last action Feb 20, 2026
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S 2502 Filed → S 2502 pb · 1 edit
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The bill was updated from an original filed version to a proposed bill, reflecting a change in the filing date from February 18, 2026, to February 13, 2026. This revision adjusts the reference dates for the General Appropriations Act and specific funding documents incorporated into the legislation, ensuring the bill aligns with the most current official records at the time of proposal.
TIMELINE

The filing date for the bill and the reference dates for the 2026-2027 General Appropriations Act and School Readiness Program Reimbursement Rates were updated from February 18 to February 13, 2026.

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Committee
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Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced
upper
Feb 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Submitted as Committee Bill and Reported Favorably by Appropriations; YEAS 18 NAYS 0
upper
Feb 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/18/26, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
upper
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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