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FSU, FAMU, TSC legislative requests are not reflected in the proposed budget of landing 2025-26 – Talahasi Democrat

FSU, FAMU, TSC legislative requests are not reflected in the proposed budget of landing 2025-26 – Talahasi Democrat

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The proposed state budget of Florida Ron Ron Zanthis of $ 115.6 billion includes millions for Florida and Florida Universities A&M, as well as for the Talahasi State College – but many of the institutions’ key legislative demands have not been included.

From the FSU’s request for financing to support the modernization of its FAMU Magnetic Field Magnetic Fields Laboratory to request renovation of the research center, several specific objects were absent from the Governor’s cost plan.

Florida Governor Ron Ron Hands has recently launched Focus on the Fiscal Responsibility Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, which is more than $ 3 billion lower than the current budget 2024-25, but is still higher than the proposal for the proposal $ 114.4 billion he made last year.

Legislators use the governor’s budget proposed as a starting point as they make budget decisions in Capitol during a 60-day regular legislative session, which begins on March 4.

The budget proposed is expected to receive about $ 562.5 million operating money, while Famu will receive $ 124.2 million, where the bigger part of the offered financing will go for grants and assistance. TSC will receive just over $ 42 million.

But since the FSU is preparing for the legislative session, one of his best requests from his wishes list – $ 65 million for Maglab’s modernization – it was not on the governor’s budget proposed. The total application for FSU legislative budget for this year is $ 224.2 million, which the board of trustees approved in July.

In addition to requested funding for Maglab, the university wants $ 65 million to increase its national fame. He also wants $ 50 million to strengthen health and research operations of FSU, as well as $ 43.7 million to translate a Center for Health Aging and Digital Health, which would identify solutions based on evidence of healthy aging.

In addition, the budget proposed does not include the allocations that have usually been included in years for initiatives such as FSU behavioral health and government housing for boys and girls, or financing the FAMU CrestView Education Center and nurses’ education programs.

The FSU Government Relations Service failed to confirm the information on the proposed budget of the landing, as it is related to the university and a spokesman for FAMU referred questions to the governor’s office regarding the funding of HBCU (historically black college or university).

Famu requests $ 55.5 million legislation for a comprehensive initiative entitled “Beyond the Top 100: Increasing High Achievements and Inspirational Digital Transformation”, but the specific items in the university’s desire list were also left out of the proposal of Desanis.

Famu’s request includes $ 35.5 million for efforts for academic achievements such as “using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies (ML) for revolution in teaching, training and research”, recruitment and retention of the College of Law and Updated At the center of the Famu Center Center for Viticulture and Small Fruits Research at the College of Agriculture and Food Science.

The remaining $ 20 million in Famu’s request will go for students success initiatives as recruiting and academic support for transfer students.

“Famu’s legislative budget request for 2025 is strongly aimed at helping the University to improve in strategic areas that are vital to help solve many of the complex problems facing Florida and to deal with critical economic And a workforce in healthcare and agriculture, “temporary Famu president Timothy Timothy Timothy Timothy Timothy Timothy Brad said in a statement sent to the Talahassi Democrat.

“It is our intention to improve our efforts to provide a positive return on state investment, using these funds to increase the graduation rate, the first-time exams and to help to further drive the university’s ascending trajectory among the most The good 100 public public in the country in the country in the top 100 public public public public in the nation and help to further publicly in the top 100 public public public in the country in the country in the country of 100 public public in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country The country of the best countries in the country in the country in the country of the country of the country in the country in the country in the country of the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country of the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country in the country and for further universities. ”

As for the Florida State University System (SUS) as a whole, the governor’s proposal includes $ 645 million in funding based on the results for the $ 12 and $ 100 million to go to recruit and hold staff A highly qualified teacher at the Institutions.

Florida State University

FSU can receive over $ 500 million for financial assistance, while several other positions are highlighted in the budget. Additional money allocated to FSU will go to:

  • Florida Institute of Welfare in Florida ($ 10 million)
  • Financial assistance based on need ($ 1.46 million)
  • Multidisciplinary Educational Services Centers ($ 1.45 million)
  • The FSU Medical College Autism Center ($ 1.48 million)
  • Florida Reading Center ($ 250,000)

Florida A&M University

The FSU and Famu shared position within the operational funds on the budget proposed is $ 21.2 million for Famu-FSU Engineering College, as the Joint School aims to become one of the 50 Best Engineering Colleges in the country within The next few years. At the same time, universities for engineering school requires $ 13 million.

In addition to $ 114.9 million that Famu could possibly receive for financial aid-compared to $ 110.4 million that Danamps offered last year- 9.3 million will be allocated to divide FAMU research and 624 $ 417 will go for financial aid based on needs, according to the budget proposed.

The Governor’s proposed budget also provides $ 146.5 million in Florida HBCus:

  • Florida A&M University ($ 115 million)
  • University of Bethune-Cookman ($ 17 million)
  • Edward Waters University ($ 7.5 million)
  • Florida Memorial University ($ 7 million)

Tallahassee State College

TSC’s priority for this year’s session is a project to expand its Gadsden center, with construction and laboratory costs coming to $ 10.5 million – another item left by Desantis’s proposal. The college had the same request last year, but it was not funded, according to TSC Vice President for communications and head of Candice Grause.

In addition, the governor’s proposed budget includes $ 20 million in funding for public colleges, which will be allocated on the basis of students who win certificates in industry in high demand areas. It also includes $ 30 million for public colleges through the Student Student Student Fund 2+2 and working with the stimulating success of students in Florida.

Other funds that will go to TSC include $ 42.1 million for students’ financial assistance, as well as $ 25,000 for the adult adult program, which has been going on in the last few years.

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