Tag: Manny Diaz
Amendment to streamline scholarship eligibility guidelines headed to Senate Education Committee
TALLAHASSEE — The Senate Education Committee is expected to consider a measure today that would make it easier for economically disadvantaged families to access a new K-12 scholarship program approved last year. Committee chairman Manny Diaz, R-Hialeah, is proposing an amendment to SB 1220, a bill that currently spells out[Read More…]
Bill to eliminate FTC waitlist clears committee hurdle
TALLAHASSEE – In a 5-3 party-line vote, the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday approved a bill that would eliminate a waiting list for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship for lower-income families. The bill, SB 7070, creates the Family Empowerment Scholarship program. It includes other provisions related to a teacher bonus[Read More…]
Diaz files bill to streamline Hope for bullied students
TALLAHASSEE – State Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. on Tuesday filed a bill that would simplify the Hope Scholarship application process for children who claim to be bullied at school, reducing burdens on families and schools. Created by the Florida Legislature last year, the scholarship provides families with financial assistance to[Read More…]
Diaz proposes another scholarship to eliminate FTC waiting list
TALLAHASSEE – Florida state Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. on Thursday said Senate leaders hope to implement a “Family Empowerment Scholarship” to eliminate a waiting list for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship for lower-income families. Gov. Ron DeSantis made a similar pledge last week, saying he wanted to create an “Equal[Read More…]
Senate Education Chairman seeks to expand school choice options
The new chairman of the Florida Senate Education Committee said Tuesday he wants to focus on expanding school choice. “It is important to continue to meet the individual needs of every child,” said Sen. Manny Diaz, R-Hialeah. “My continued goal is to make sure that all parents have the best[Read More…]
Key lawmakers look to increase security at all Florida schools
In the aftermath of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that left 11 people dead, key Florida lawmakers are looking to increase security at both public and private schools in this state. Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, says he wants to introduce legislation allowing private schools to participate in the Coach[Read More…]
Fla. House, Senate agree to keep ‘Hope’ alive
Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran’s signature Schools of Hope initiative would stick around for years to come under a plan agreed to by House and Senate budget negotiators.