Legislative Update

The following is a summary of governors' education proposals for fiscal 2002. The figures for the state budget and for precollegiate education spending include money for state education administration, but not federal, flow-through dollars. Percentage increases are based on rounded numbers, and estimated enrollment reflects the state's projected public school enrollment for 2001-02, unless otherwise noted. Depending on the state, figures may or may not include prekindergarten spending and enrollment.

FLORIDA

Governor: Jeb Bush (R)

Proposed FY 2002 state budget: $ 51.2 billion

Proposed FY 2002 K-12 budget: $7.80 billion

FY 2001 K-12 budget: $7.79 billion

Proposed percent change K-12 budget: +0.1 percent

Estimated K-12 enrollment: ...