SB 1022 — Children’s Initiatives
by Senator Polsky
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Children, Families, and Elder Affairs Committee (CF)
The bill creates the Bay County 32401 Children’s Initiative within Bay County and the Pompano RYZE (Resilient Youth with Zeal to Excel) Children’s Initiative within Broward County. Florida Children’s Initiatives are community-based service networks located in disadvantaged areas of the state that are created to improve the educational, economic, and health outcomes for residents in the area.
The bill requires both Children’s Initiatives to be managed by a not-for-profit corporation that complies with the requirements for not-for-profit corporations in ch. 617, F.S. The areas the Children’s Initiatives serve must be large enough to include all the necessary components of community life, yet small enough to serve all members of the community who wish to participate in the project.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 113-0