*VIDEO* FSBA Legislative Update – 2019 Session, Week 1
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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…
Florida school voucher bill passes first committee but Republicans disagree on funding source
It was only the second day of the legislative session, but Tuesday already saw a packed committee room and spirited debate over an education package bill that could be one of the most consequential bills of the 2019 session. Senate Bill 7070 passed the Senate Education Committee along party lines on Tuesday. Read More
FSBA Session Spotlight — March 6, 2019
The schedule for the 2nd day of the 60-day Legislative Session may appear to be light, but some very significant issues will be under consideration that are likely to produce lively discussion and debate. Of particular interest, the Senate Education Committee will consider a Proposed Committee Bill (PCB) that addresses expansion of existing scholarship programs,…
FSBA Session Spotlight — March 5, 2019
Welcome to the opening of the 2019 Legislative Session! As is typical for the opening day, each chamber will hold separate sessions in the morning to hear from their chamber’s leader and conduct other business. The two chambers then will meet in joint session to receive the State of the State address by Governor DeSantis. …
Florida Legislature has a lot on its plate
With a new Florida governor and a reboot of leaders in the state Legislature, fresh ideas abound as the 2019 legislative session readies for take-off Tuesday.Gov. Ron DeSantis is advancing a sweeping plan to address the state’s water quality problems, which fouled both coasts last summer. House Speaker Jose Oliva, R-Miami, wants wholesale changes to…
FSBA Friday Five – March 1, 2019
Each week, Executive Director Andrea Messina picks top stories in education news. #5ThingsYouShouldKnow Read. Learn. Share. Retweet. A high school class writes a successful bill—and gets it passed What if colleges were pressed to increase graduation rates like high schools are Are longer recesses better? FLDOE created Chancellor for Innovation position A guide to digital…
Florida Supreme Court approves DeSantis’ ask for grand jury on school safety
The Florida Supreme Court justices unanimously agreed to impanel a statewide grand jury to broadly investigate school safety, in an order issued Monday. The decision came after Gov. Ron DeSantis filed a petition on Feb. 13 to ask for the grand jury, which he said should have sweeping powers to oversee both the government failures…
FSBA Legislative Update Video (February 25, 2019)
In this week’s edition of the FSBA Legislative Update, powered by FMBC, Executive Director Andrea Messina charts bills and topics moving as we approach the 2019 Legislative Session. Also included in this update: DOE updates and initiatives.
FSBA Session Spotlight — February 22, 2019
This was the last round of Legislative Interim Committee Meetings prior to the start of the 2019 Legislative Session. The schedule of committee/subcommittee meetings was relatively light this week, with bills and presentations addressing a wide variety of topics including, among others, school board member term limits, school choice, and impact fees. In related news,…