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I am pleased to share that Florida’s 2023 Legislative Session produced favorable outcomes for Florida Atlantic’s budget priorities. From advocacy to external engagement, the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø community has done a remarkable job ensuring state leaders recognize the University’s achievements and understand the potential it holds.

With a record $116.5 billion budget signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the State University System was granted $6.3 billion in operating funds overall. Florida Atlantic will receive approximately $25.2 million of the $350 million state funds allocated for performance-based funding, an increase of $5 million over fiscal year 2022-23. An additional $100 million was designated by the Legislature for performance-based recruitment and retention incentives, of which 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will receive about $10 million.

The University yielded further success regarding its growing health enterprise. The Legislature approved $30 million in fixed capital outlay funds and $10 million toward operational costs to establish a College of Dentistry at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø. Additionally, to address the state’s health care workforce shortages by expanding enrollment, the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine received $5 million and the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing received $4.26 million.

The Legislature also allocated $5 million to Florida Atlantic for general operational support. In total, the University is slated to receive $70 million in new funding from the Florida Legislature.

We are grateful for the State Legislature’s support as 51³Ô¹ÏÍø strives to elevate its programs, strengthen communities and bolster student success. The funding we will receive from the 2023 session is not only a reflection of Florida Atlantic’s extraordinary vision, but also a result of the University’s unparalleled commitment to excellence. We look forward to taking advantage of the many exciting opportunities this funding will provide.