Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature late Friday ended a raucous session full of GOP infighting, broken promises and bitter feelings. And now they are going to do it again. Legislators wrapped up the regular session without passing a new state budget. But shortly before... Continue Reading
By Naaz Modan President Donald Trump on Friday delivered a federal budget that would slash more than $4.5 billion in K-12 funding for fiscal year 2026. In total, cuts to the Education Department would amount to $12 billion, or 15% of its current funding. The deep cuts would hit programs meant... Continue Reading
By Jesse Scheckner In the latter hours of what was to be the last day of Session, lawmakers agreed on the final form of a bloated education bill comprising a patchwork of multiple measures that failed to pass on their own. Zephyrhills Republican Sen. Danny Burgess referred to the bill (HB... 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
