Legislative Update

Missy Timmons, FSHA Lobbyist

DOH Appropriation Relating to School Health

The Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Appropriations and the House Human Services Appropriations Committee both met this week.  These will be the committees with the main oversight of the Dept. of Health, and County Health Departments.  From the Department's recommendations, they are only looking for the 4% cut that will be sweeping across the board in state agencies.  From original GR of $3.7 million, a 4% cut represents $148,000.

Bills Filed in 2009 Senate

Bills can be viewed at the Florida US Senate Website

Senate Bill 330 relating to School Health One Nurse One School

Senate Bill 346 relating to High School Credit/Health Education

Senate Bill 190 relating to Health Services Programs

Senate Bill 194 relating to School Entry and Health Exams

Senate Bill 196 relating to School Wellness and Physical Education

Senate Bill 178 relating to School Based Aids and Education

Senate Bill 154 relating to Vaccines

Senate Bill 70 relating to Epi Pen (Filed again, last year concerns with language as written.

Legislative Links

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