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Nonprofits and service providers ask delegation for program funding and policy changes
Summary
The Arc of Florida presented a legislative champion award to Senator Bradley and highlighted HB 1103’s passage; Guardian ad Litem leaders requested salary adjustments to retain staff; the National Association of Social Workers urged Florida to join the Social Work Interstate Licensure Compact to expand mental‑health capacity in rural areas.
Several nonprofits and service providers used the delegation meeting to brief lawmakers on recent legislation, recognize support and request funding or statutory changes to support services in Bradford County and the region.
John Williams of The Arc of Bradford County and The Arc of Florida presented Senator Jennifer Bradley with The Arc of Florida’s 2025 legislative champion award and highlighted last year’s HB 1103, which Williams said “enhanced the Agency for Persons with Disabilities transparency” and created new paths to services for people on APD wait lists. Senator Bradley thanked Arc leaders and noted the…
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