Schools

TALLAHASSEE—According to a new bill approved by the Florida House, school districts can't stop a book containing "materials harmful to minors" from being banned, even if it has scientific or artistic value. The bill, which passed after nearly two hours of debate on Thursday, builds on a controversial 2022 law allowing Floridians to challenge books […]

The Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill 117-0 Wednesday that would prohibit students from using cell phones during the school day. Rep. Demi Busatta Cabrera (R-Miami) sponsored the bill (HB 949). Rep. Busatta Cabrera explained her bill on the House floor. "This bill prohibits students from using wireless communication devices during the school day […]

TALLAHASSEE—A hotly contested Florida bill banning Pride, Black Lives Matter, and Trump flags in schools and atop government buildings passed its second Senate hearing on Tuesday. Filed by Republican Sen. Randy Fine, expected to head to Congress in April, SB 100 would outlaw all “politically partisan” flags, which he says include flags denoting race or […]

Under Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida's school grading system needs a reality check - HB 1483 takes a step in the right direction. Are Florida students really making the grade or is the report card incomplete? It is a lot easier for kids to score an 'A' in Florida. Rep. Susan Valdes (R-Tampa) presented HB 1483 […]

The US Department of Education (DOE) has announced investigations into over fifty different universities for allegedly employing affirmative action and racial preference policies in its programs and scholarships.  Universities to be investigated include top-ranked institutions such as Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and many others.  Preceded by investigations into universities reportedly permitting antisemitic […]

TALLAHASSEE—A bill requiring all new Gulf-related materials purchased by public and charter schools to reflect the name "Gulf of America" passed its first Senate committee Tuesday, hoping to align with President Donald Trump's January executive order. Filed by Republican Sen. Joe Gruters, SB 1058 says that all books and maps purchased after Jul. 1 by […]

Homeland Security Asks Florida to Train Officers on Immigration Enforcement: DeSantis Says Yes The Department of Homeland Security asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to enter into an agreement allowing state officers to investigate and detain illegal immigrants in alignment with President Donald...READ MORE   FL Sen. Jay Collins: "We’ve had a week filled with some fantastic meetings with community […]

Maritime and Science Technology (MAST) Academy Highschool has become the first Public School in the state of Florida to host the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award. The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award is granted to students at select educational institutions for accomplishments in a variety of areas. The award was created by Prince Philip Mountbatten, […]

US Representative Frederica Wilson (D-FL) filed the High School Voter Empowerment Act this week in an effort to spur youth voter registration.  The High School Voter Empowerment Act would require States to designate public high schools as voter registration agencies. High Schools would be required to conduct voter registration drives for its students.  The bill […]

US Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) held a meeting with doctors to discuss the recent measles outbreak in Florida.   Florida recently reported 10 new measles cases, with most located in part of Representative Schultz’s congressional district Broward County.  Schultz explained her meeting was motivated by her desire to ensure "we all have correct information […]

Florida House Representative Stan McClain (R-27) has filed a bill that would allow school districts and charter schools to enact policies to allow volunteer school chaplains.  Chaplains are individuals who provide religious counseling services. While usually belonging to a certain religion, chaplains can also be non-denominational.  In Florida, chaplains are generally present in private schools […]

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that an additional 73 Florida schools have been awarded the Purple Star School of Distinction due to their extensive support for military families. There are now nearly 200 schools throughout the state that have earned a Purple Star Schools designation. “Florida is proud to be the most military and veteran- friendly state in the nation,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “As a veteran, I understand firsthand the challenges […]

Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended the availability of school choice scholarships to four schools that he says have direct ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "Through a thorough investigation, FDOE has determined that Lower and Upper Sagemont Preparatory Schools in Weston, Parke House Academy in Winter Park, and Park Maitland School in Winter Park […]

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that all 67 school districts that were closed due to Hurricane Idalia and fully reopened today. “As Hurricane Idalia approached Florida, we worked to ensure schools had what they needed to weather the storm and get back on their feet once it passed,” said DeSantis. “Florida’s preparation and immediate recovery […]

As the  2023-2024 school year is officially underway at all levels of academia, AmeriHealth Caritas Florida has gone beyond the call of duty and provided more than 4,000 school children with supplies as they venture into the learning sphere. As prices of school supplies can lighten parents’ wallets, AmeriHealth Caritas Florida has made an effort […]

Florida Congressman Mario-Diaz Balart (FL-26), in tandem with congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), introduced the School Guardian Act last Thursday (H.R.4111). The bill’s senate companion, S.B. 1305, was introduced last April by Florida Senator Rick Scott. If enacted, all k-12 schools in the nation, both private and public, will receive access to federal funds facilitating the […]

One week after voting in favor of recognizing National Day of Prayer, the Broward School Board is set to vote on a resolution proclaiming May "American Muslim Heritage Month". The resolution which the board will take up at their Tuesday meeting, states "Freedom of Religion holds distinction as a cherished right and foundational value upon […]

The Broward School Board will consider a resolution in support of National Day of Prayer at their Tuesday meeting. This proposal mirrors one approved unanimously by the Miami-Dade School Board last month. "I'm glad that we're discussing the opportunity of recognizing the "National Day of Prayer" at Broward County Public Schools. I have never been […]