Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #861FY0001 Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education
Requester:		Dr. Dennis Gallon, President			Organization:		Palm Beach Community College
Project Title:		Institute of Excellence in Early Care and Education			Date Submitted:		02/08/2001 6:48:59 PM
Sponsors:		Jeff Atwater
Statewide Interest:		Improving readiness for school
Recipient:		Palm Beach Community College			Contact:		Erin McColskey
		4200 Congress Avenue			Contact Phone:		(561) 439-8153
		Lake Worth, FL 33461
Counties:		Palm Beach
Service Area:		Government Entity
Project Description:
Institute will provide services to existing child care centers to improve education of young children entering school
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
An increased number of children ready for entering school system
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$250,000
Identify item(s) in the Appropriations Bill to be reduced:
Specific Appropriation #:			428
Specific Appropriation Title:			Special Categories, Grants & Aids Child Care
Amount to be reduced:			$250,000
Fund Source:			Trust Fund
Total cost of the project:			$325,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
Type of funding match:		Local
	Total Cash Amount:		$75,000		Total In-Kind Amount:		$75,000
Was this project previously funded by the State?							Yes
	Fiscal Year:		1999-2000		Amount:		$150,000
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							Unknown
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							Unknown
Is there a documented need for this project?							Yes
	Documentation:		Reports on importance of school readiness and quality of child care
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:		Palm Beach County Delegation
	Meeting Date:		01/17/2001