Today's kind of slow, but...
Tampabay.com

Reader poll

    Spending money
    Should Florida school districts be allowed to spend money in their capital project accounts on general operations?
    Yes, it is all taxpayer money.
    No, the money is segregated for a reason.

Comment Policy

    Please be sure your comments are appropriate before submitting them. Inappropriate comments include content that:
  • Is libelous
  • Is abusive, harassing, or threatening
  • Is obscene, vulgar, or profane
  • Is racially, ethnically or religiously offensive
  • Is illegal or encourages criminal acts
  • Is known to be inaccurate or contains a false attribution
  • Infringes copyrights, trademarks, publicity or any other rights of others
  • Impersonates anyone (actual or fictitious)
  • Solicits funds, goods or services, or advertises
  • The St. Petersburg Times does not edit posts but reserves the right to delete comments that violate our policy.

« Today's news | Main | Phones on the blink at several Hillsborough schools »

April 03, 2007

Today's kind of slow, but...

... if you're a junkie for education legislation, tomorrow is your day. The House Schools and Learning Council is taking up a bunch of major bills that run the gamut from early education to university governance. You can take a view of the humongous (752-page) meeting packet here. Want to see what the lawmakers will do about improving graduation rates, it's here. Human papillomavirus? Here. School bus safety? Here.

One bill alone (PCB 07-02) aims to implement 11 of the House's 100 "innovative ideas for Florida's future," all under the umbrella of world-class education standards. This is the legislation that the state teachers' union has decried as too much, too soon without enough input from all the players. It would change the rules for FCAT, Florida Bright Futures and more.

Is the Legislature biting off more than it can chew? What are your thoughts on the session so far?

Comments

Post a comment

If you have a TypeKey or TypePad account, please Sign In

About This Blog

Get inside the world of Florida education with St. Petersburg Times staff writer Jeffrey S. Solochek and the rest of the Times education reporting team. We'll bring you up-to-date information about the latest education trends, fads and news and dig deep into Tampa Bay area school issues.

E-mail Jeffrey S. Solochek: solochek@sptimes.com

Meet the contributors

Ask the Experts

Have a burning question about education that you just can't get answered? We can help.

Subscribe to this Blog

Advertisement


The Gradebook Bloggers

Tom Marshall covers Hernando education issues. E-mail him: tmarshall@sptimes.com.

Ron Matus covers state education. E-mail him: matus@sptimes.com.

Jeffrey S. Solochek covers Pasco schools. E-mail him: solochek@sptimes.com.

Letitia Stein covers Hillsborough schools. E-mail her: lstein@sptimes.com.

Thomas C. Tobin covers Pinellas schools, the achievement gap and desegregation. E-mail him: tobin@sptimes.com.

Donna Winchester covers colleges and higher education. E-mail her: winchester@sptimes.com.

Other education blogs