LEGISLATIVE BILLS THAT WILL IMPACT EDUCATION FLORIDA
This legislative term promises to be an important one for the state of Florida because of 6 very important bills that will be voted on by Florida Legislators, many of whom are up for re-election in redistricted or reapportioned districts. These bills will undoubtedly impact every important issue in the state especially Florida's economy, public rating, and education.
Brainstorming sessions and multiple solutions are being examined by legislators to find ways to compenstate for the 18.1 percent deficient that resulted from previous cuts to schools' budgets. Legislators are collaboratively working with Governor Rick Scott to creatively identify solutions in which at least 1 billion dollars could be added to the budget in order to implement new reforms and extend the economic recovery of school districts in the state of Florida. Some legislators oppose the idea and are still actively searching for a less expensive way to address the problem of the financial shortfall that still exists for the states' schools. Click here to read the full article. BKHM can help charter schools with any questions regarding these current issues.