The Trump administration and congressional Republicans are in the midst of trying to figure out whether to tweak, or toss the Obama administration’s biggest domestic achievement, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—or Obamacare Read More
DetailsA three-judge panel has overturned Leon County judge Karen Gievers’ ruling that the Hernando County school district improperly retained some third-grade students who refused to take the Florida Standards Assessment language arts test. Read More
DetailsStudents and teachers in Florida’s public schools would more explicitly have the right to say the Lord’s Prayer, pray to Allah or worship Satan under a highly polarizing measure that’s being fast-tracked through the Florida Senate as the 2017 session begins this week. Read More
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As further groundwork to support your advocacy efforts during the Legislative Session, earlier today you should have received an email with links to two videos. One of the links connects to the first of several video updates that FSBA will be providing during the Session. Our 2017 Session Kickoff Video features FSBA Executive Director Andrea…
DetailsThe final state leader to name his appointees to the Florida Constitution Revision Commission, House Speaker Richard Corcoran has added more education officials to the mix. Read More
DetailsTallahassee, FL – The first of many Legislative Weekly Session Update videos, FSBA Executive Director Andrea Messina covers leadership priorities, bills and topics to watch during the 2017 Legislative Session that kicks off on March 7, 2017.
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After two closely watched Florida Supreme Court rulings and a 14.5 percent rate increase for businesses, a key Senate Republican filed a proposal Friday that would revamp the state’s workers’ compensation insurance system. The proposal (SB 1582), filed by Sen. Rob Bradley, R-Fleming Island, addresses major issues such as attorney fees and rate filings with…
DetailsRounding out his list of appointees to the powerful Constitution Revision Commission Friday, Gov. Rick Scott tapped members of his inner circle and current and former appointees to other posts. Those who have worked for the governor who now will serve on the panel with the power to put proposals directly before voters next year include…
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The 2017 Legislative Session will officially begin on Tuesday, March 7. It is clear that a variety of issues of concern to school board members will be addressed during the Session, including the priority issues identified in the FSBA 2017 Legislative Platform. The FSBA Legislative Committee and Advocacy Subcommittee are committed to taking an active role…
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