995157 GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL Committee Amendment SB2500 AHE 6 Senator(s)Thurston, Powell, and Rouson moved the following amendment:Section: 02 EXPLANATION: On Page: 042 Provides $6,000,000 in recurring general revenue funds for FAMU Operational Support from the Startup Spec App: 143 and Enhancement Grants for Programs of Excellence. Transfers $1,500,000 in nonrecurring general revenue currently provided for FAMU Operational Support to Startup and Enhancement Grants for Programs of Excellence. NET IMPACT ON: Total Funds General Revenue Trust Funds Recurring - 0 0 0 Non-Recurring - 0 0 0 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Positions & Amount Positions & Amount DELETE INSERT EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Universities, Division Of Program: Educational And General Activities 48900100 In Section 02 On Page 042 143 Aid To Local Governments 052310 Grants And Aids - Education And General Activities IOEB Following Specific Appropriation 143, DELETE: Florida A&M University...................................... 70,592,150 Start-up and Enhancement Grants for Programs of Excellence.. 22,750,000 From the funds in Specific Appropriation 143, $22,750,000 is provided for Startup and Enhancement Grants for Programs of Excellence. These competitive grants are to provide funding for the establishment or enhancement of Programs of Excellence at the universities. Selected programs must demonstrate sustained growth in institutional, national or regional impact, continued excellence in student outcomes, and, serve as destination programs at the university. Grants shall be awarded by the Board of Governors of the State University System by September 1, 2018.995157 Log:0008 KRF/KRF 02/05/18 06:34:57 PM Senate Page: 1 Following Specific Appropriation 143, INSERT: Florida A&M University...................................... 75,092,150 Start-up and Enhancement Grants for Programs of Excellence.. 18,250,000 From the funds in Specific Appropriation 143, $18,250,000 is provided for Startup and Enhancement Grants for Programs of Excellence. These competitive grants are to provide funding for the establishment or enhancement of Programs of Excellence at the universities. Selected programs must demonstrate sustained growth in institutional, national or regional impact, continued excellence in student outcomes, and, serve as destination programs at the university. Grants shall be awarded by the Board of Governors of the State University System by September 1, 2018.995157 Log:0008 KRF/KRF 02/05/18 06:34:57 PM Senate Page: 2