Florida Extends School Campus Closures Through May 1 via. FDOE Press Office
Florida Extends School Campus Closures Through May 1 March 31, 2020 FDOE Press Office 850-245-0413 DOEPressOffice@fldoe.org Florida Extends School Campus Closures Through May 1 Tallahassee, Fla., March 31, 2020 – Today, Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran recommended that all Florida public and private K-12 school campuses extend campus closures through May 1, 2020. This recommendation […]
Now Available: Session Summary
The Session Summary Book is now available. You can access the file below. *Please note: the Legislature is expected to return to reassess the budget in the coming weeks/months. The FSBA team has provided the current budget update and will amend as needed down the road. 2020 FSBA Legislative Session Summary – Part I Budget […]
Money for technology, cleaning, summer learning: What the coronavirus stimulus bill means for schools via CHALKBEAT
Money for technology, cleaning, summer learning: What the coronavirus stimulus bill means for schools By Sarah Darville, Matt Barnum 23 hours ago – Updated 21 hours ago WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 24: With reporters practicing ‘social distancing,’ White House Director of Legislative Affairs Eric Ueland answers questions about the continuing negotiations on a $2 trillion economic […]
FSBA Friday Five – COVID-19 Edition (3/13/2020)
COVID-19 Edition: The White House Task Force on Coronavirus and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention documents for state and community leaders US Secy of Agriculture announced proactive flexibilities to feed children when schools close Reconsidering perfect attendance goals in a time of Coronavirus USDA’s pandemic guidance PASSED in CONGRESS: Coronavirus preparedness and response […]
FSBA Session Spotlight – (Not) Sine Die
The At-Large Budget Conference Committee met at 5:30 p.m. last night to discuss several silos. The only education issue that was included in the conference committee meeting was an offer by the Senate for Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO). The House accepted the Senate offer at the meeting so barring unforeseen problems, PECO is now […]
DOE Memos: Corona Virus
These memos were sent to superintendents this week: 3.11.20_Districts_COVID-19 3.11.20_Districts_COVID-19
Tom Lee challenges provisions that favor charters, voucher programs via Florida Politics
Tom Lee challenges provisions that favor charters, voucher programs
Budget deal in sight; final vote expected next Wednesday via Florida Politics
Budget deal in sight; final vote expected next Wednesday Galvano also addressed the House tax package that the Senate is mulling. By A.G. Gancarski on March 12, 2020 Senate President Bill Galvanosaid Wednesday that a deal on the state’s budget is in sight. “I feel good about how things are progressing. I laid out what is a […]
FSBA Session Spotlight – Day 59
Yesterday was another eventful one in Tallahassee. The House remained on the floor until almost 10:00 p.m. and the Senate until 7:00 p.m. There is discussion of one last budget conference meeting today and extending session to vote on the budget on Wednesday of next week. The Senate also took up the tax package (HB […]
FSBA Session Spotlight – March 11, 2020
Several major issues are still unresolved or stuck in the process. Today, we expect to see action on teacher salary, safety, scholarships and more. Salary in particular has become quite controversial as the chambers decide upon the policy surrounding the allocation. COVID-19 has also shifted prescriptive on all money talks and we expect to see […]
FSBA Session Spotlight – March 10, 2020
Budget negotiations continue to stall in Tallahassee as consideration of additional funding needs for COVID-19 have compounded discussions on a final budget. The House and Senate continued consideration of bills on the floor throughout Monday, complete with some fireworks. The House attempted to pass an amendment on HB 7103 (Sullivan) that spelled out policy surrounding […]
Governor DeSantis – COVID-19 Executive Order (March 9, 2020)
Yesterday, Governor DeSantis held a press conference to address COVID-19 as a public health emergency. Governor DeSantis also released Executive Order 20-52 to enact several facets of agency action, funding access and rule-waiving to assist should Florida need to address widespread effects of COVID-19. See press conference and executive order below: 3/9/2020 Governor’s Press Conference […]
“Legislature now at $600 million for teacher raises” – via Florida Politics
“Legislature now at $600 million for teacher raises” via Sarah Mueller of Florida Politics — The House recommended $500 million for teacher pay raises, which was what the Senate originally proposed. Senate leaders instead countered with… READ FULL ARTICLE
FSBA Session Spotlight – Budget Conference Update, Day 55
Budget Conference The Senate finally made an offer in response to the House at 6:30pm Sunday and no counter was made last evening. It is clear that several items are still in flux as the Senate moved to $600M for teacher salary even after the House Offer #1 had moved to the Senate’s original position […]
FSBA Session Spotlight – Budget Conference Day 1
Budget conference officially began yesterday at 2pm. The subcommittees will meet to exchange offers and close our budget negotiations until 1pm Monday. At that point, all unresolved issues are “bumped up” to the Appropriations chairs. Meetings are called with one hour notice, so our team is staying close to the Capitol this weekend. You can access […]
FSBA Friday Five – March 6, 2020
Reading can expand what kids think about math USAFacts Caucus? Primary? Which is it?/Democracy Demographics: A look at each state School lunch overhaul led to healthier meals for kids Podcast: Rethinking Education, Discussing where education is today and where it is headed tomorrow What you need to know about achievement gaps
FSBA Session Spotlight – March 6, 2020
It’s Day 53 in Tallahassee. The House will take on a marathon floor schedule (around 100 bills) as the clock is running out. Of note, 7097 Taxation is on Third Reading. Up on Second Reading are 7067, 7103, 7079, relating to expanding scholarship programs, teacher professional development, and assessment and accountability, respectively. Also up, […]
FSBA Session Spotlight – March 5, 2020
The House and Senate will take up several bills in session today as farewell speeches and negotiations continue. On the docket, HB 7011 K-12 Student Athletes, SB 70 Panic Alarms, HB 7097 Taxation, and more. You can watch live on the Florida Channel and view complete schedules below. House Calendar Senate Calendar Looking ahead, amendments have […]
FSBA Session Spotlight – March 4, 2020
After 5 hours of Senate Appropriations yesterday, the clock ran out and SB 62 was temporarily postponed by the sponsor, Senator Kelli Stargel. Budget conference has still not begun and there are talks of extending Session. Below you will find today’s complete schedules and bills of interest to be heard. You can watch live on […]