Senate Education Committee did a ‘strike all’ amendment on HB 7055, the House mega bill. Basically, the Senate took out the House language and put in its own. There are some key differences. This article is worth a read. Those personal reading scholarships are gone. Reduction in sales tax funding have been made to the ‘bully’ bill. Senator Simmons’ provision to strengthen accountability for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship programs are included. Teachers in those FTC schools would at least have to have a college degree!
The Senate Education Committee is meeting now. This is all about strategy. On Thursday, a new bill will arise. What should the Education Committee do with the strike all amendment? What will the Governor sign.