By Andrew Powell A measure passed by the Florida House on Friday, aiming to have underutilized public schools reach full capacity, lost steam during the final hours of the Florida Regular Session and stalled. Tampa Republican Rep. Susan Valdés sponsored the measure (HB 1115), which... Continue Reading
Every year, legislatures across the country consider thousands of bills that are incredibly consequential to the future of K–12 education in their states. Funding for schools is boosted or cut, new curriculum, graduation, and other requirements are implemented, and policy proposals that can... Continue Reading
According to our sister staion Action News Jax, When a student passes AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate), and AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) exams, or succeeds in career prep or Dual Enrollment classes, school districts get bonus funds meant to help... Continue Reading
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signed a bill today granting $3 million in support for the University of North Florida esports arena. The Flight Deck, UNF’s innovation arena where technology and learning converge, will be located on the second floor of the John A. Delaney Student Union. The... Continue Reading
By Jeffrey Schweers Florida lawmakers are getting next week off after a grueling two-month session that failed to reach a compromise on a balanced budget. But when they will return to finish their constitutional duty, which requires them to approve a state spending plan, is up in the... Continue Reading
By Austin L. Miller Danielle Brewer, the consensus choice to become the interim superintendent for Marion County Public Schools, was hired on April 29 in a 5-0 school board vote. Chair Lori Conrad, Vice Chair Rev. Eric Cummings, and members Allison Campbell, Sarah James and Nancy Thrower... Continue Reading
By Andrew Powell A bill that aims to enhance anaphylaxis training for school personnel and implement emergency action plans (EAPs) for students attending public and charter schools, was passed by the Florida House Wednesday. Orlando Democratic Sen. Carlos Smith sponsored the bill (SB 1514).... Continue Reading
By Tobie Nell Perkins and Heather Crawford Senate Bill 1070, which would mandate cardiac tests for student athletes in Florida, is headed to the governor's desk. The bill would require the Florida High School Athletic Association to adopt bylaws that require electrocardiograms (EKG) for... Continue Reading
By Malcolm Harvey From giving courts more power in penalizing people at fault in certain hit-and-run crashes to requiring hospitals to conduct mandatory fentanyl testing in cases of suspected drug overdoses – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed eight bills into law on Tuesday. The... Continue Reading
By John C. Maxwell Years ago, I became convinced of a truth that changed the trajectory of my life: Everything rises and falls on leadership. Great leadership has the power to improve an entire organization. And, unfortunately, bad leadership has the power to bring down an entire organization.... Continue Reading
By Ariel Schiller The Florida House on Tuesday gave final approval to a bill that would back away from a requirement aimed at starting high-school and middle-school classes later in the morning. The Legislature in 2023 passed a law that would prevent high schools from starting earlier than... Continue Reading
By: Jay Waagmeester Attorney General James Uthmeier said his office is “putting our money where our mouth is” in announcing a state-funded legal team dedicated to enforcing parents-rights laws. Addressing a crowd of fourth graders at Jacksonville Classical Academy Tuesday,... Continue Reading
