Tag: 2016 session
School choice, transportation and Florida’s new open-enrollment law
A new article in Education Week puts Florida’s new open-enrollment law in a national context, noting nearly half of U.S. states allow students to attend public schools across district lines. Compared to most other states, the article notes, Florida’s school districts tend to be geographically larger. Transportation, both within and between districts,... READ MOREWhat school choice legislation passed in Florida?
Florida’s 60-day legislative session ended Friday. Lawmakers passed a host of educational choice...
READ MOREUnder-the-radar bill would expand educational options in Florida
Members of both chambers of the Florida Legislature voted unanimously...
READ MOREFlorida Senate approves big expansion of public school choice
Florida students would be able to enroll in any public...
READ MORETwo new bills on charters and school choice to watch in the Florida Legislature
If there’s a school choice or charter school-related issue still...
READ MOREWhere school choice issues stand in the Florida Legislature
Last week, Florida’s annual 60-day legislative session passed its midpoint. Like...
READ MOREFlorida Senate votes to grow, and rename, special needs scholarships
The Florida Senate this morning unanimously approved legislation expanding — and...
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