Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 345: Funding for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 345 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Funding for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program. Primary sponsor: Tae Edmonds (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Funding for the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program; Revises calculation of base student allocation for VPK; requires Division of Early Learning to annually publish & provide to early learning coalitions specified information;& authorizes Legislature to provide additional funding for program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tae Edmonds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 88 |
| Daryl Campbell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
| Debra Tendrich | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 89 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Budget Committee
- Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
- Referred to PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee
- Filed