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Bill to enhance anaphylaxis training in schools passed by House
Bill to enhance anaphylaxis training in schools passed by House

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

Date posted05/1/2025


Florida legislature first in nation to pass bill requiring EKG testing for student athletes
Florida legislature first in nation to pass bill requiring EKG testing for student athletes

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

Date posted05/1/2025


Florida Gov. DeSantis signs 8 bills into law | Here's what they are
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs 8 bills into law | Here's what they are

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

Date posted05/1/2025


Leading In Challenging Times
Leading In Challenging Times

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

Date posted05/1/2025


Florida Legislature reverses course, abandons plan to push back middle, high school start times
Florida Legislature reverses course, abandons plan to push back middle, high school start times

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

Date posted04/30/2025


Attorney General’s office opens parental-rights arm to litigate on behalf of parents
Attorney General’s office opens parental-rights arm to litigate on behalf of parents

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

Date posted04/30/2025


Governor to decide on crackdown on criminally accused teachers
Governor to decide on crackdown on criminally accused teachers

By A.G. Gancarski Teachers aren’t perfect. And up until now, the process to remove teachers accused of criminal offenses hasn’t been either. That could change if Gov. Ron DeSantis approves legislation that has cleared the House. The measure would impose reporting requirements and... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2025


Legislature passes bill establishing Holocaust Remembrance Day
Legislature passes bill establishing Holocaust Remembrance Day

By Gabrielle Russon Jewish lawmakers are leading the charge to declare Jan. 27 as Holocaust Remembrance Day, with the Legislature agreeing to pass a measure to fight against antisemitism and honor the victims who died in World War II. The House has voted 114-0 to approve the legislation (SB... Continue Reading

Date posted04/30/2025


How Trump Has Changed Schools in His First 100 Days: A Timeline
How Trump Has Changed Schools in His First 100 Days: A Timeline

By Jennifer Vilcarino President Donald Trump wasted little time in making his mark on the nation’s K-12 schools after taking the oath of office for his second term on Jan. 20. The 100 days since then have been unlike the start of any other presidential administration, due to the quantity... Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2025


School bus safety program could get an overhaul, thanks to an assist from the Pinellas Sheriff
School bus safety program could get an overhaul, thanks to an assist from the Pinellas Sheriff

By Janelle Irwin Taylor An omnibus bill that has cleared the Senate (SB 462) would begin to make changes to what has become a controversial program allowing drivers to receive citations in the mail for failing to stop for school buses. Those violations are detected through the use of cameras... Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2025


Biology and technology: Space Coast Jr./Sr. High students participate in NASA HUNCH program
Biology and technology: Space Coast Jr./Sr. High students participate in NASA HUNCH program

By Brooke Edwards Experiments traveling to the International Space Station do not all come from professional scientists, some come from an unexpected source: Brevard high school students. This is all part of the NASA HUNCH program. HUNCH stands for "High Schools United with NASA to Create... Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2025


Could Fridays be free? Franklin County Schools weighs 4-day school week
Could Fridays be free? Franklin County Schools weighs 4-day school week

By Brianna Shaw Franklin County Schools is exploring a switch to a four-day school week to combat teacher turnover and improve student achievement. Superintendent Steve Lanier said under the plan, students would attend school Monday through Thursday, with each day extended by 45 minutes to... Continue Reading

Date posted04/29/2025