Tag: Kelli Stargel
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 MORETitle I ‘portability’ debate comes to Florida Legislature
Proposed changes to the way federal funding flows to public...
READ MOREUnder-the-radar bill would expand educational options in Florida
Members of both chambers of the Florida Legislature voted unanimously...
READ MORELawmaker files dual enrollment funding fix for private-school students
The three-year push to fix a funding glitch that undermined...
READ MOREBill would let charters give preference to students from schools that struggle
Florida charter schools could give admissions preference to students whose...
READ MOREPublic school choice measure returns in Florida, with an athletic twist
Key Florida lawmakers have revived an attempt to let students attend...
READ MOREEndgame becoming clearer for Florida school choice legislation
The fate of two pieces of legislation – one increasing...
READ MOREContentious extracurricular legislation advances in Florida Senate
A bill that would overhaul Florida’s system governing high school...
READ MOREFlorida Senate expands opportunities for special needs children
It was an emotional day in the Florida Senate, as...
READ MOREFlorida lawmakers may resolve dual enrollment dilemma for private schools
For two years, Florida private schools have faced a dilemma affecting...
READ MOREDual enrollment funding for private school students remains unresolved
Despite the efforts of private schools and some lawmakers, the...
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