Obama Administration Proposal Highlights Child Care (
January 27, 2010) read more.
Association of Early Learning Coalitions releases its talking points for legislative priorities, read more.
Governor Crist Unveils Record $22.7-Billion Proposed Budget
for Pre-K-12 Education, read more.
The ELC has compiled a list of State bills that could affect the Early Learning Community in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties, read more.
Early Learning Budget Faces Major Shortfall
While the Governor develops his budget proposal for 2010-11, early
childhood advocates should be aware that a very large funding gap is in
the offing for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) and School Readiness
programs. In fact, the legislature must potentially find $146.8 million of
general revenue to cover the gap created by VPK growth and last year's
move to replace general revenue with non-recurring stimulus funds. The
breakdown on various line items is outlined here. Read more in the Florida Children's Services Council News Update issue #39 and FCSC Summary on the Budget Shortfall