Florida State University Similar to other states, Florida faces a positive revenue picture in the short-term. The governor vetoed the former. When implemented in 1973, it was considered a model for states trying to craft distribution formulas that could withstand judicial review in the light of recent equity rulings. The predominance of revenue to fund Florida s public schools comes from the state. Every 20 years the Constitution of the state required the convening of a Constitutional Revision Commission to recommend changes which go directly to the voters for approval.
Adequate provision is defined as efficient, safe, secure and high quality.
Capital Construction One of the most pressing fiscal issues in Florida today is overcrowding, particularly in but not restricted to, the large South Florida districts. Much of the money is to be derived from lottery-backed bonds. Under the bond program, districts may receive a large payment up front for building schools. But to participate, district must use up their local bonding capacity first. Florida is now one of only two other states to have issued bonds backed by lottery proceeds.