Several bills passed favorably through committees yesterday (see list below), but SB 1216 Limitation on Terms of Office for Members of a District School Board by Senator Gruters was not considered in the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee due to lack of time. As a reminder, Senator Gruters has filed an amendment to change the…
Busy Monday in Tallahassee to kick off Week 3. The Florida Association of School Administrators (FASA) is in town to bring the Principal voice to Tallahassee for Florida’s students. Among other bills, School Board Term Limits (Gruters) is up today with a proposed amendment that would bring the limit from 12 years to 8 years. …
Executive Director Andrea Messina recaps week 2 of Florida’s Legislative Session. *VIDEO* FSBA 2020 Legislative Update – Session, Week 2 from Florida School Boards Assoc on Vimeo.
Today is day 10 of the 2020 legislative session. As always, reach out to our team should you have questions on a specific bill, or need clarification or details to assist your advocacy efforts. Senate Schedule House Schedule Watch the House and Senate live on the Florida Channel here. 10:00-12:00 Senate Appropriations Committee Meeting…
Below are the schedules are for both House and Senate tomorrow. Both Education Appropriations Committees will not be meeting. As always, reach out to our team should you have questions on a specific bill, or need clarification or details to assist your advocacy efforts. Watch live stream and archived videos on the Florida Channel House…
Executive Director Andrea Messina provides a video update on the first week of Florida’s Legislative Session.
Originally published January 20, 2020 – Check back for updates, vote counts and more Day 8 of the 2020 legislative session is expected to be another busy one! Tuesday hearings will include bills on School Board Term Limits (House), Sovereign Immunity (Senate), and School Safety (Senate)– all linked below. Below you will also find the…
Digital text is changing how kids read and it’s not just how you think Where R & D and school improvement meet, good things happen What is the most borrowed by in New York Public Library’s 125 year history? A kids book. New 3 year study launched on school districts & charter management orgs Universities…
Day 3 brings Rural Counties Day to the Capitol. Bills will continue to move through the process and you can track those using the calendars and links below. As always, reach out to our team should you have questions on a specific bill, or need clarification or details to assist your advocacy efforts. Don’t forget…
Day 2 of the 2020 Legislative Session Today will be another busy day at the Capitol as Session is in full swing. Below you will find the full House and Senate daily calendar, as well as some bills of interest. Check back for bill action updates and votes. House Calendar – January 15 Senate Calendar…