Politics
March 17, 2016 6:46 PM
Florida lawmakers opt not to change how after-school programs are funded
The state Senate proposed doling out funding through a competitive grant, instead
Critics complained that change was too drastic to implement this year
The change could still be pursued in the 2017 session
SCOTT KEELER
Tampa Bay Times
TALLAHASSEE
How Florida gives state money to organizations that provide after-school care, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Boys & Girls Clubs, won’t change anytime soon.
The 2016-17 budget lawmakers approved last week maintains a decades-old funding structure that designates money to a handful of prominent organizations which means an ambitious, but controversial, reform plan pitched by Republican Senate leaders is on hold for at least another year.
Administrators of affected groups said they are glad lawmakers didn’t embrace the Senate’s idea to create a competitive grant process this year.
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