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'Teacher crisis': Push to extend property tax to pay Duval County teachers continues
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (424+ words) The Duval County School Board is making a case to the Jacksonville City Council for a property tax extension that would ultimately need to be placed on the November ballot. The Board seeks a 1 mill extra tax to boost teacher…...
Orange County Schools warns about unintended consequences of vacant land bill now ready for House floor
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (398+ words) A House bill that would require School Districts to document their vacant land to the state is now ready for the full House floor. With a 12-3 vote, the Education and Employment Committee advanced HB 1147 with no debate from lawmakers. Rep....
House subcommittee OKs bill sparked by Volusia County Schools drama
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (457+ words) When Volusia County School Board member Donna Brosemer asked for school records, she was hit by a bill from the very District she oversees. Other times, she was ignored completely and left empty-handed, she said. Meanwhile, some Volusia County Schools…...
Floridians favor school choice, James Madison Institute poll finds
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (366+ words) Floridians love school choice. A new poll by the James Madison Institute, a conservative think tank, says 65% of Floridians want some form of school choice for their children if money isn't an issue." The poll found 41% want private schools, 14% prefer…...