Florida Lawyers Helpline eligibility will be expanded to include nearly 5,000 members of the Florida Registered Paralegal Program, the Board of Governors has decided.

Budget Committee Chair Melissa VanSickle urged board members to approve a $3,600 budget amendment that would cover the cost of expanding eligibility for the final six months of FY 2020-2021.

“It’s an important purpose that they are seeking the funds for, and it’s a minimal amount compared to what they’re doing for the organization,” she said.