Legislative Update! Over the last week, the House and Senate have released their proposed budgets for both the School Readiness and VPK programs. the dowload will show a summary of the reductions as well as information that you may want to share as you continue to educate members on the benefits of Florida’s early learning programs, read more.
Download AELC Florida Senate and House of Representatives Legislative Committees of Interest
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
Over the last week, the House and Senate have released their proposed budgets for both the School Readiness and VPK programs. the dowload will show a summary of the reductions as well as information that you may want to share as you continue to educate members on the benefits of Florida’s early learning programs, 
