Governor Calls Grand Jury Investigation of All School Districts

The latest attack on public schools was launched by Governor DeSantis yesterday. DeSantis called for a grand jury investigation of possible fraud and failure to implement school safety measures mandated by the state. The Grand Jury will look for evidence of misuse of funds from facility bond issues related to school safety. In addition, he claims that there may be a failure to report all serious discipline incidents at schools. The Grand Jury will convene in Broward County where the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas shooting occurred. Read the press report here.

The Guardian Bill, SB 7030 to arm teachers, is a high priority of school privatization supporters in the legislature. There is also a proposed constitutional amendment, HJR 229/SJR 274, to impose term limits on school board members. The amendment would go on the 2020 ballot for voter approval. The Grand Jury probe targets school boards, so including all school boards, not just Broward, is likely a strategic move.

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  1. Public education and private religion are two separate domains. I am a product of public education as are most of my friends. Politics must be removed from public education as representatives are not trained in the twelve year education process that results in tomorrow’s voters.

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