Proposed Revisions to Program Funding

Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) expresses significant concern regarding the proposed revisions to Florida Statute 1011.62 in HB 5101, which pertain to program funding through add-on Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Cambridge (AICE), Dual Enrollment (DE), and Career and Professional Education (CAPE). The proposed changes reduce add-on FTE funding by 50% and would have a detrimental impact on our schools. A 50% reduction in add-on FTE would result in an estimated financial loss of $16,835,797 for OCPS, based on the most recent funding distribution of $33,671,594 for add-on FTE, of which 100% has been fully allocated for utilization.

See the full statement here:

OCPS Letter of Concern HB 5101 4125.docx.pdf