| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #256 | |||||||||
| University based Florida Diagnostic and Resources System | |||||||||
| Requester: | Paul W. Wharton, Ph.D. | Organization: | Florida Pediatric Society | ||||||
| Project Title: | University based Florida Diagnostic and Resources System | Date Submitted | 1/10/2006 5:00:24 PM | ||||||
| Sponsors: | Mahon | ||||||||
| Statewide Interest: | |||||||||
| The program for diagnostic evaluations and prescriptive interventions for Florida's children with learning, behavioral, and developmental problems is a full-service operation. Once fully developed, this model can be expanded and placed throughout the state - thus making this regional program a state-wide program for special needs children. | |||||||||
| Recipient: | Florida Department of Education (FSU, UF- Jax, USF, UM, UF-G | Contact: | Paul W. Wharton, Ph.D. | ||||||
| 653-1 8th Street | Contact Phone: | (904) 563-0627 | |||||||
| Jacksonville 32209 | Contact email: | pww@pipeline.com | |||||||
| Counties: | {Statewide} | ||||||||
| Gov't Entity: | Yes | Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): | |||||||
| Project Description: | |||||||||
| Provide differential diagnostic evaluations and prescriptive interventions for children with learning, behavioral, and developmental problems which interfere with school performance. | |||||||||
| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? | No | ||||||||
| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: | |||||||||
| Children with school related performance difficulties will be properly diagnosis; professionals in the schools will be trained to better address identified problems; preservice training will be provided to those entering the disciplines related to working with special needs children. | |||||||||
| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: | $500,000 | ||||||||
| Total cost of the project: | $3,539,494 | ||||||||
| Request has been made to fund: | Operations | ||||||||
| What type of match exists for this project? | None | ||||||||
| Cash Amount | $ | ||||||||
| Was this project previously funded by the state? | Yes | Fiscal Year: | 2005-2006 | Amount: | $3,039,494 | ||||
| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? | Yes | Amount: | $500,000 | To Fund: | Operations | ||||
| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? | Yes | ||||||||
| Agency | Education, Department Of | ||||||||
| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? | Yes | ||||||||
| Is there a documented need for this project? | Yes | ||||||||
| Documentation: | Quarterly and annual reports from the University based FDLRS programs & FL DOE | ||||||||
| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? | Yes | ||||||||
| Hearing Body: | Duval Delegation | ||||||||
| Hearing Meeting Date: | 11/17/2005 | ||||||||
| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? | No | ||||||||