Schools of Hope extension: A Florida Senate committee is considering a plan that would give school districts another option for trying to turn around persistently low-performing schools. Right now, the state gives districts three options for those schools: close them, convert them to charter schools or hire an outside operator[Read More…]
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Florida schools roundup: H.B. 7069 lawsuit, amendments, safety and more
H.B. 7069 suit filed: The lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the new state education law, H.B. 7069, has been filed in a Leon County circuit court. Thirteen school districts are suing over the law, which requires districts to share local property tax money with charter schools but limits the authority[Read More…]
Florida schools roundup: Florida Prepaid, school spending and more
Florida Prepaid: The Florida Prepaid College Board removes the minimum contribution level for a Florida 529 Savings Plan. Starting in May, a 529 account can be opened at any amount, and with no application fees. Gradebook. Spending cuts: The Hillsborough County School District is limiting all discretionary spending in the central[Read More…]