FSBA LEGISLATIVE WEEKLY VIDEO UPDATE Our first Video Update for the 2015 Legislative Session has been posted on the FSBA website at www.fsba.org – you may access the video by clicking on the link to 2015 Legislative Session Video Update 1 under “Legislative Session Updates” (located below the pictures on our main page) or by using…
In our first Video Update for the 2015 Legislative Session, Interim Executive Director Bill Graham presents an overview of Florida’s public education system, the improving state economy, potential funding for education, and some education issues that have arisen during this first week of the Session.
The House Education Committee conducted a workshop on its Draft Legislation on Assessment and Accountability. The draft bill revises school start date to allow districts to set an opening date as early as August 10; eliminates requirement to regularly assess K-3 students; repeals required remediation for middle grades students who score level 1 or 2…
In the House Criminal Justice Subcommittee: HB 99 – Juvenile Civil Citations by Clarke-Reed – AMENDED AND PASSED WITH A COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE (CS) Requires that law enforcement officer, upon making contact with juvenile who admits having committed misdemeanor, issue civil citation in certain circumstances. HB 493 – Concealed Weapon / Evacuations by Fitzenhagen – AMENDED AND PASSED WITH…
TODAY’S HAPPENINGS In the opening Sessions of the House and Senate both House Speaker Crisafulli and Senate President Andy Gardener outlined a joint 5-point work plan that included, among other things, improving the education system through increased funding and revised policies, particularly with regard to students with disabilities. The commitment to increase education funding aligns with…
We’re back! Today, we resume our FSBA Daily Updates on activities each day during the 2015 Legislative Session. These updates are sent to school board members, superintendents, and district staff members as well as hundreds of state and local government officials, parent and citizen advocates, and others who have asked to be included in our…