The 175-year-old Florida Legislature, which turns 176 on May 26, reconvenes today for its annual 60-day legislative session. The largest global pandemic since 1918 has played havoc with the state’s budget, so money, as usual, will be the dominant issue. About 85,000 school district students were no-shows this year. The[Read More…]
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Dual enrollment bill moves forward
A bill that would allow more students to get a head start on college won approval from a Senate panel Tuesday. Members of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education voted 6-3 along party lines to approve SB 52, with Republicans supporting the bill. SB 52 would set aside $12.5 million[Read More…]