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Vaccinations, bills on grandchildren in-state tuition, minimum age for arrests, early learning and more

Teacher vaccinations: The CVS Pharmacy chain has begun offering coronavirus vaccinations to Florida teachers and other school employees of any age. In doing so, the company said it was following federal guidance issued this week that calls for shots for all school workers as soon as possible, and disregarding Gov. Ron DeSantis' executive order that... Read more »

Teachers, school workers over 50 now eligible for shots, legislative session begins today, and more

Teacher vaccinations: Florida's K-12 teachers, school employees and first responders over the age of 50 are now eligible to receive coronavirus vaccinations, and the shots will be made more widely available for younger people who are considered to be vulnerable to the worst effects of COVID-19, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday. These groups will be... Read more »

Florida Legislature heads into historic session

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 state held school districts harmless… Read more »

Legislative previews, foundation cuts off Pasco because of data-sharing, reading issues and more

In the Legislature: Budget questions, what to do about funding for school districts that have lost thousands of students in the past year and changes in education choice are among the biggest issues legislators will face when the 60-day legislative session begins Tuesday. Changes are also proposed for school employees, including an end to state... Read more »

Florida now 2nd in AP pass rate, budget for Schools of Hope, district wifi project, graduations and more

Florida 2nd in AP passing: Florida ranked second in the country in the percentage of graduating high school seniors who passed college-level Advanced Placement exams in 2020, according to a new report from the College Board. Florida's percentage rate of 34.2 percent was nearly 10 percentage points above the national average of 24.4 percent and... Read more »

S.B. 86 and Bright Futures, bill would kill testing impacts, flexible high school schedules, and more

S.B. 86 effect on Bright Futures: The bill tying student tuition aid to college programs that "lead directly to employment" could also cut the amount students receive from Bright Futures scholarships. Right now, students earn those scholarships with their academic record, entrance exam scores and community service. If S.B. 86 passes, the Legislature would set... Read more »

Vaccines for teachers and law enforcement, Alyssa’s Law, SB 86, summer school expansion, and more

Around the state: Teachers and law enforcement officers aged 50 and older may have access to COVID-19 vaccines soon, summer school expansion is being planned in Palm Beach, SB 86 was filed on Tuesday, and teacher turnover is affecting low-income students of color in Duval. Here are details about those stories and other developments from... Read more »

Spike in student absences, CARES Act funds, construction projects, HB 985, and more

Around the state: Sharp increases in missing students, an appeals court rejected a challenge to allow armed "guardians" on campuses, two Black educators and civil rights activists may receive justice decades after their murders when the school board this week considers restoring their status as Brevard teachers, graduation celebrations and prom have been canceled for Volusia's... Read more »

New government report shows ongoing increase in Florida families participating in education choice

A research arm of the Florida Legislature on Wednesday presented to the state’s Appropriations Subcommittee on Education a detailed 132-page report showing how Florida families are participating in education choice programs. The report from the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) expands upon the one-page summary produced for the past 12 years… Read more »

CPR training for students, pop-up vaccine appointments for teachers, and more

In the Legislature: Five school superintendents testified at Florida's State House a week after the House speaker warned schools could lose hundreds of millions in funding due to enrollment drops caused by the pandemic. The superintendents appeared before the House PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee, which oversees education funding, with some asking for "more teeth" in a... Read more »

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