Florida lawmakers approve school-safety bill that allows teachers to be armed

The Florida Legislature is sending a controversial bill to the governor that allows teachers to carry guns on campus, despite protests from educators and students urging them not to put more firearms in schools. The Florida House voted 65-47 Wednesday in favor of the school safety measure, which prompted hours of heated and emotional debate.…

FSBA Session Spotlight — May 1, 2019

Bills of interest on today’s schedule include 3rd Reading of SB 7030 (school safety) in the House.  Other bills of interest on the schedule today include bills relating to early learning, personnel, mental health, and public records.  In addition to bills on the agenda, bills will be moving back and forth between chambers in Messages. …