Florida’s graduation rate increased by five percentage points between the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 school years, according to new U.S. Department of Education graduation rate data released today. But despite the improving rate, just six states and the District of Columbia have a lower graduation rate than Florida –the same number as last year. The bright…
LAST WEEK OF SESSION NOTES During the last week of the Legislative Session bills and amendments – both on the floor of each chamber and between the two chambers — can move very quickly and, sometimes, unexpectedly. We will make every effort to keep you informed of what is happening and will continue to provide…
Today, HB 921 and its Senate companion SB 864 relating to Adoption of Instructional Materials will be considered on 2nd Reading by the full House of Representatives. As we have reported, when these bills were originally filed, both would have repealed the state-level instructional materials review and adoption process and mandate, rather than authorize, the transfer…