Tag: Amy Kneessy
Florida schools roundup: Tax-free weekend, SAT, early start and more
Tax-free weekend: The state’s annual back-to-school, tax-free holiday has been cut back in more ways than one. It’s been compressed from 10 days in 2015 to three days this year, and the maximum you can spend on any one eligible item is $60, down from $100. The tax-break days are[Read More…]
Florida schools roundup: Open enrollment, bonuses, charters and more
Education bills: The Florida House passes several education bills. Among them: Allowing students to enroll in any public school that has a vacancy, making the teacher bonuses program permanent, and giving charter schools an easier path to open in exchange for greater financial transparency. Miami Herald. News Service of Florida. Lakeland Ledger.[Read More…]