Tag: Sen. David Simmons
Florida schools roundup: Teacher bonuses, H.B. 7069, eclipse and more
Teacher bonuses: Each Florida school district will be responsible for determining the eligibility of teachers for state bonuses under the “Best & Brightest” teacher bonuses program, the Department of Education says. The program was redefined as part of the new education bill, H.B. 7069, which also calls for $1,200 payments... READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: S.B. 374 veto, charters, new report cards and more
S.B. 374 veto: Gov. Rick Scott vetoes the Legislature’s higher...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Veto override, special session bickering and more
Education bill: The Florida Senate votes to override Gov. Rick Scott’s...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Session tension on spending, charters and more
Education budget debate: Senate President Joe Negron, R-Stuart, says he wants...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Secret meeting, charters, top teacher and more
Secret budget meeting? A Democratic legislator says six senators hashed out...
READ MOREFla. Senate advances its version of ‘Schools of Hope’
The Senate Appropriations Committee approved two bills today aimed at...
READ MOREFla. Senate panel backs expanded Gardiner scholarship eligibility
The Senate Education Committee approved legislation today that would allow...
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Education budgets: Leaders in the Florida House and Senate may be...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Budget plans, improvements, HQ evacuation and more
Education budget plans: The Senate appropriations subcommittee approves a plan to...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Teacher pay, true costs, safe schools and more
Teacher pay: Prospects for a statewide $200 million raise in pay...
READ MOREFlorida schools roundup: Capital funding, budget cuts, testing and more
Capital funding for schools: A bill that would allow school districts...
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