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ENROLLED HB 5001, ENGROSSED 1 2024 LEGISLATURE ______________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 2 - EDUCATION (ALL OTHER FUNDS) based on the performance funding model shall consist of the state’s investment of $350,000,000 in nonrecurring funds, plus an institutional investment of $295,000,000 in recurring funds to be redistributed from the base funding of the State University System. The Board of Governors shall allocate all appropriated funds for State University System Performance Based Incentives based on the requirements in section 1001.92, Florida Statutes. From the funds in Specific Appropriation 147, $100,000,000 is provided for the State University System Performance-based Excellence Recognition Program. These funds should be allocated based on the Performance-based Funding Model maximum number of excellence points, using the data from the 2024 Accountability Plan, weighted by the number of full-time faculty and researchers employed in programs of strategic emphasis. The Board of Governors shall provide guidance to ensure these funds are used for the recruitment and retention of full-time instruction and research personnel. From the funds in Specific Appropriation 147, the Board of Governors Foundation shall distribute $335,000 in recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund to state universities for Johnson Scholarships in accordance with section 1009.74, Florida Statutes. Sixty percent of such funds shall be released at the beginning of the first quarter and the balance at the beginning of the third quarter. From the funds in Specific Appropriation 147, $10,000,000 in recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund is provided to the Florida Institute for Child Welfare at Florida State University pursuant to section 1004.615, Florida Statutes. The Institute shall provide quarterly implementation status reports to the chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations; the chair of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee; the chair of the Senate Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; and the chair of the House of Representatives Health and Human Services Committee. From the funds in Specific Appropriation 147, $38,485,299 in recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund is provided as Incentives for Programs of Strategic Emphasis during the 2024-2025 academic year pursuant to section 1009.26, Florida Statutes. Universities are eligible to receive funds based on the number and value of waivers provided in ten Programs of Strategic Emphasis and two in teacher education programs identified by the Board of Governors. The following two-digit CIP codes, as reported by the National Center for Education Statistics, are not eligible for Incentives for Program of Strategic Emphasis: 09, 19, 25, 31, 35, 36, 42, 45, and 50. The Board of Governors shall distribute the funds for waivers provided during the fall, spring, and then summer academic terms. Remaining funds shall be distributed based on waivers provided during the spring academic term. The Board of Governors shall establish procedures and timelines for universities to report the number and value of waivers in order to receive incentive funds. From the funds in Specific Appropriation 147, $10,000,000 in recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund is provided for the Hamilton Center for Classical and Civic Education at the University of Florida established pursuant to section 1004.6496, Florida Statutes. From the funds in Specific Appropriation 147, $8,000,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund is provided to the Florida State University Institute for Governance and Civics. The funds shall be used for the implementation of an online accurately depicted statewide history program adhering to all state standards. From the funds in Specific Appropriation 147, $10,000,000 in recurring funds from the General Revenue Fund is provided to the New College of Florida for operational enhancements as determined by the President and Board of Trustees. Of the funds provided, a minimum of $5,000,000 shall be used to provide scholarships to students. From the funds in Specific Appropriation 147, $15,000,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund is provided to the New College of Florida to support specific operational enhancements as follows: $10,000,000 for temporary student housing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; $2,000,000 for scholarships to support student recruitment; $1,000,000 for improvements in campus security; and $2,000,000 to support technology upgrades and improvements, academic coaches, and library resources. These funds shall be placed in reserve. The Board of Governors, on behalf of the New College of Florida, is authorized to 54