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SB 7029 Passes in Senate

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This bill is long and complicated.  Open enrollment, cap on school construction costs that limits ability to build auditorium etc. are included.  Stronger charter regulation is also there.

Now we have to see what happens in the house.  Clearly, Rep. Fresen is out for money for charter school facilities.  He published an opus in the Miami Herald.  It may be a stand off and nothing passes both chambers.  It is a question of who gets the 75 million in PECO funds that is in the budget.  money-40603_1280

LWVF ACTION ALERT ON SB 7029

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Take Action Now
INCREASE CHARTER SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY!
HB 7029 School Choice passed the House and is now being considered by the Senate. Late on Friday night, Sen. Don Gaetz filed a strike-all amendment with good language that sets standards for charter schools. This language also bans charter schools from receiving capital funds for private enrichment. This one quote taken directly from the bill encapsulates the most reasonable position on charter school funding:
“It is the intent of the Legislature that the public interest be protected by prohibiting personal financial enrichment by owners, operators, managers, and other affiliated parties of charter schools.”
The language puts in place guidelines for charter schools receiving funding, including mandating that the charter school is owned and leased at a fair market value. The language provides additional funding to schools in which at least 75% of the population is eligible for free or reduced lunch, or at least 25% of the population has a disability.
This language has been added by Sen. Gaetz to another bill that deals with charter schools, HB 7043.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
 
The Senate is in Session right now. Your immediate action can make the difference!

1. CONTACT your Senator and ask that they vote YES on HB 7029 and 7043. Click here to find your Senator.
In League,
Pamela Goodman
LWVF President
If you can, please help support our advocacy with your voice AND a much needed donation for administrative support at this crucial time! To help us to keep up the fight, click here to DONATE NOW to the League of Women Voters of Florida Advocacy Fund.
 
“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
Margaret Mead
League of Women Voters of Florida, 540 Beverly Court, Tallahassee, FL 32301-7530

Florida Education on Trial

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justicePublicity for the Florida Citizens for Strong Schools trial has begun.  The actual trial starts March 14th.  Here’s an extensive report with pictures:  Florida Education on Trial.  Take a look.

The arguments are outlined.  The people are identified.  When the actual trial starts, we will be sending out daily snippets on highlights.  Much depends on this trial.  Hope you tune in.

Senate Session has overlapping Education Bills

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legislation1SB 524 has the same improved charter school management provisions embedded in HB 7029.  See line 1447 in HB 7029.

HB 7043  relates to performance standards for higher education, and it includes the Best and Brightest program.

The Senate is meeting this morning.  7029 was put on temporary postponement at about 11am.

The LWVF supports the improvement in charter school management in these bills.

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