CSW 5-4-2026 Agenda Packet

AI Summary

The Pasco County Commission on the Status of Women held a meeting on May 4, 2026, to vote on officer elections for fiscal year 2026-2027, approve scholarships including the Saddie Graber Outstanding Senior scholarship and Law Enforcement Officer/Big Blue BBQ scholarship, and plan the October 13, 2026 "Women Mean Business" networking event. The commission reviewed the Women Uplifting Women Luncheon with approximately 147 registered attendees and approved allocation of net proceeds toward seed funding for scholarships supporting women and girls in Pasco County. The meeting also featured a comprehensive report on paid family leave and childcare policy at federal, state, and local levels, highlighting Florida's gaps and the economic impact of childcare costs averaging $13,021 annually for infants and $9,548 for toddlers.