Michael Ferreira gravitated toward Rep. Larry Lee’s story. The fact that Lee failed the first grade and overcome obstacles to go on to college, the NFL, the insurance business and the Florida House intrigued him. “I was not always the model student,” Lee, D-Port St. Lucie, recalled. “I never had[Read More…]
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Fla. Rep. has a heart for disadvantaged students
When Rep. Larry Lee met several male students who were struggling with discipline and academics at Allapattah Flats K-8, he wanted to do more than make an appearance and give an inspirational address. He wanted to create a program to help students at the St. Lucie County public school overcome[Read More…]
Revised house bill would expand options for charter and virtual schools
The Florida House Education Committee revised a testing bill today to include an amendment that would help charter and virtual schools. Rep. Manny Diaz, R-Hialeah, filed a 76-page amendment to HB 773, adding certain aspects of several education bills. The amendment includes a portion HB 7101 by Rep. Bob Cortes, R-Altamonte Springs[Read More…]
Fla. private school choice legislation ready for House floor
After hearing from parents, a Florida House panel approved private school choice legislation unanimously. With a few tweaks made this morning, HB 15 would expand the pool of children who qualify for Gardiner scholarships, which provide education savings accounts for children with special needs. The bill, now ready for a vote on[Read More…]