Booster clubs not following policy

More than 25 of the 49 booster clubs that support Escambia County schools are not in compliance with federal tax regulations. David Bryant, Escambia County School District director of internal auditing, said a review of the status of Outside Support Organizations (OSOs) revealed that 18 booster clubs had never applied for tax-exempt status, and eight…

FSBA Daily Updates: Legislative Session 04-01-2015

TODAY’S HAPPENINGS In the House Education Committee: HB 41 – Hazardous Walking Conditions by Metz – AMENDED AND PASSED WITH A COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CS) Revises criteria that determine hazardous walking conditions for public school students; revises procedures for inspection & identification of hazardous conditions; authorizes district school superintendents to initiate formal request for correction of…

FSBA Daily Updates: Legislative Session 03-31-2015

TODAY’S HAPPENINGS In the House Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee: HB 1083 – Employment of Individuals With Disabilities by Rooney — PASSED Provides legislative findings & purpose; requires specified state agencies & organizations to develop & implement interagency cooperative agreement for certain purposes. In the Senate Community Affairs Committee: SB 1372 – Government Accountability by D.…

Florida House pushes school uniforms, class size changes

TALLAHASSEE, FLA.  Florida legislators on Friday endorsed a line of changes for the state’s public schools, including easing class size penalties for school districts and encouraging students to start wearing uniforms. The Florida House passed several education bills, including one that would let privately-run but publicly-funded charter schools tap into local property taxes to pay…