FSBA Session Spotlight – March 14, 2019

Today’s schedule shows only two meetings of interest but includes consideration of bills that could have a significant impact on school districts, including bills that address and school choice.  Today’s schedule is posted below and will be updated throughout the day with the outcome on these bills after each meeting concludes.   [toggle title=”Committee/Subcommittee Meetings…

FSBA Session Spotlight — March 13, 2019

Today’s schedule appears fairly light, but several bills of interest will be considered, including bills relating to public records, facilities, growth management, and government accountability. In addition, the House will be in Session this afternoon to conduct 2nd Reading on the House and Senate versions of bills that address the medical use of marijuana.  These…

Florida House committee eases gun restrictions at schools, churches

A proposal (HB 403) to allow concealed weapons in churches operating on the same grounds as schools — deemed too controversial to move a year ago after the Parkland school shooting — cleared its first hurdle in the Florida House on Tuesday, with lawmakers contending it would protect clergy and parishioners.  The Criminal Justice Committee also advanced…

FSBA Session Spotlight — March 12, 2019

The second week of the Legislative Session is underway with several bills of interest scheduled to be considered today, including bills relating to health and safety, government accountability, exceptional students, curriculum, personnel, and term limits for school board members. Today’s schedule is posted in the file below and is updated throughout the day to show…

FSBA Session Spotlight — March 7, 2019

The first week of the Legislative Session is winding down with only a few meetings of interest on the schedule.  Bills that were considered today address teacher preparation, Bible study, and civics education and the outcome on these bills is available in the file below.  There are no meetings of interest scheduled for tomorrow so our…