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        <Explanation>BLIND SERVICES FOUNDATION OF FLORIDA IS A DIRECT-SUPPORT ORGANIZATION TO THE DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION UNDER CHAPTER 617, FLORIDA STATUE, WHICH IS ORGANIZED TO RAISE FUNDS, REQUEST AND RECEIVE GRANTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF BLIND PERSONS IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND TO MAKE EXPENDITURES TO OR FOR THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND FOR BLIND PERSONS IN THE THE STATE OF FLORIDA</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>BLIND SERVICES FOUNDATION DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE A METHOD OF ENFORCING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
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