Charter schools could get $96M in capital aid from Florida school districts next year

Advocacy, Budget, Charter Schools, Facilities, Funding, In the News, Legislation

Florida’s 650 charter schools could see as much as an extra $96.3 million coming their way in 2017-18, thanks to a controversial provision in a sweeping education bill Gov. Rick Scott signed into law that forces school districts to hand over some of their local tax dollars.  An aspect of HB 7069 that most concerned…

In The Weeds: Florida Lawmakers Provide Medical Marijuana Guidance For The Workplace

Advocacy, Health, In the News, Legislation, Personnel

Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a medical marijuana bill into law on Friday that provides guidelines on the implementation of the state’s Constitutional Amendment regarding medical marijuana. The good news for employers: the bill provides additional guidance on the amendment’s application in the workplace. The bad news for employers: the bill will almost certainly invite…