Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #522FY0102

Jeppesen VisionQuest

Requester:

Nancy Jeppesen

Organization:

Jeppesen VisionQuest

Project Title:

Jeppesen VisionQuest

Date Submitted:

1/14/2002 2:01:57 PM

Sponsors:

Ronald Silver

Statewide Interest:

provides comprehensive vision services for children throughout the state

Recipient:

Jeppesen VisionQuest

Contact:

Nancy Jeppesen

34 Keyes Court

Contact Phone:

(407) 323-2040 23

Sanford 32773

Counties:

{Statewide}

Gov't Entity:

Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):

Yes

Project Description:

Jeppesen VisionQuest (JVQ) is a public (501c3)not for profit organization, that provides free follow up vision exams and quality new glasses for economically disadvantaged youth who have failed school based vision screenings. Students are referred through the Public School System and the Department of Health.

Measurable Outcome Anticipated:

Nearly 70% of children receiving corrective eyewear improved in academic performance, exhibited increased self esteem and generally appeared to be happier and healthier individuals. JVQ teacher surveys documented the following regarding children served: 42% improved in math; 48% improved in reading; 62% improved in overall GPA of at least .3 on a 4.0 scale, and 60% of children with a history of behavior problems demonstrated reductions in discipline referrals.

Amount requested from the State for this project this year:

$1,000,000

Total cost of the project:

$1,000,000

Request has been made to fund:

Operations

What type of match exists for this project?

Local, Private

Cash Amount:

$394,000

In-Kind Amount:

$829,485

Was this project previously funded by the State?

Yes

Fiscal Year:

2001-2002

Amount:

$1,000,000

Is future-year funding likely to be requested?

Yes

Amount:

$1,000,000

Purpose for future year funding:

Recurring Operations

Will this be an annual request?

Yes

Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?

Yes

Agency:

Health, Department Of

Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?

Yes

Is there a documented need for this project?

Yes

Documentation:

studies showing the relationship between vision and academic performance

Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?

Unknown