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Daily Archives: March 15, 2017

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FSBA Session Spotlight — March 15, 2017

2017 Legislative Session, FSBA Session Spotlight, In the NewsBy fsbawpMarch 15, 2017

There have been several bills filed for consideration during this Session that relate to weapons and firearms. Many of these address authorization for persons who are licensed to carry a concealed weapon or firearm to various locations – such as public and private schools, postsecondary institutions, airports, and certain government buildings — where such weapons…

The price tag of Florida lawmakers’ reforms for Miami-Dade schools? $83M

Advocacy, Charter Schools, Facilities, Funding, In the News, Legislation, School GovernanceBy fsbawpMarch 15, 2017

The superintendent of Florida’s largest school district says he has “grave concern” about state lawmakers’ proposed reforms in how charter schools get taxpayer funding for maintenance and construction projects. Read More

Plan to fortify religious expression in public schools quickly advancing

Advocacy, In the News, Legislation, Prayer, School GovernanceBy fsbawpMarch 15, 2017

Efforts by the Legislature to make explicitly clear the rights students and teachers have to express their religious beliefs in Florida public schools is ready for a floor vote in the Senate, while earning high praise in an initial House hearing. Read More

House committee rejects attorney-fee amendment, OKs workers’ comp bill

Advocacy, Funding, Health, In the News, Legislation, PersonnelBy fsbawpMarch 15, 2017

The House Insurance & Banking Subcommittee voted Tuesday narrowly against requiring workers to pay their own attorney fees in disputes over benefits.  The tally went 8-7 against an amendment by Republican Jay Fant to scrap most of a proposed committee bill addressing escalating workers’ compensation premiums. Read More

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