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Florida’s school grades, which are based partially on test scores, are improving after three years of students taking exams based on the state’s version of the Common Core standards.The percentage of schools statewide earning the top two grades on the Jeb Bush-era A-to-F rating system jumped from 46 percent in 2015-16 to 57 percent in…
DetailsThe Supreme Court’s ruling on a high-profile case involving a church’s day-care playground surfaces will likely be used in church-state battles in the future, experts believe. The decision, released on Monday, involving a church in Missouri was seen as a victory for many advocates and a blow to those who wanted to see a high wall of separation…
DetailsGov. Rick Scott signed 29 bills late Monday, including measures boosting spending on education, tourism marketing and economic development.By signing the bills, and vetoing five more, Scott essentially closed the books on this year’s regular and special legislative sessions. Read More
DetailsPart of a controversial and wide-ranging education bill (HB 7069) signed by Gov. Rick Scott could affect the credit ratings of some of the state’s school districts, according to a report released Thursday by Moody’s Investors Service. The report said a requirement that school districts share construction funds generated by local property taxes with charter…
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DetailsWith Gov. Rick Scott’s signature, HB 7069 gained a new level of scrutiny for its potential impact on Florida public education. Among many of the state’s school board members and district government relations types, though, the conversation quickly turned to one item that did not appear in the bill — language about ensuring that state…
DetailsAs Gov. Rick Scott took the podium Thursday to announce his support for the Legislature’s big education bill, he used words that have become increasingly familiar to Floridians, speaking of the need to “help all students.” Read More
DetailsMay 2017 Finally Relief for Florida Agencies: Safe Harbor with Public Records Requests By Leonard J. Dietzen, III ldietzen@rumberger.com Florida public agencies have made tremendous efforts in training their staff to comply with their responsibility under the Florida Public Records Act. Unfortunately, one technical mistake has turned this law into the Lawyer’s Relief Act. For…
DetailsIn a move surprised few and angered many, Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Thursday signed into law a massive education bill that legislative leaders crafted behind closed doors in the final days of their spring session. He did so at an Orlando Catholic school that serves children with special needs, highlighting the bill’s $30 million…
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