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Gov. Scott signs 20 bills into law
Gov. Rick Scott signed 20 bills into law, including a massive education bill that will let public school students attend any school in the state that has space available.
(6) EDUCATIONAL CHOICE.-- (a) Public educational school choices.--Parents of public school students may seek any public educational school choice options that are applicable and available to students throughout the state. These options may include controlled open enrollment, single-gender programs, lab schools, virtual instruction programs, charter schools, charter technical career centers, magnet schools, alternative schools, special programs, auditory-oral education programs, advanced placement, dual enrollment, International Baccalaureate... read more here, jump to line # 428.
The education bill, HB 7029, increases school choice in Florida. It allows parents to seek a spot for their child in another school district, another county. But, the new school must have room, parents must provide transportation and the student must not be under an expulsion or suspension order. » See a list of all the latest laws here. Also read more at the Tampa Bay Times, the Orlando Sentinel, the AP, the Palm Beach Post, and Florida Politics.
Your turn:
» Will HB 7029 help the education of Florida's children? (poll)
See also:
» Gov. Rick Scott signs bill to reform Citizens Insurance depopulation efforts
» Rick Scott signs the Florida Keys Stewardship Act
Last-minute tips for filing your taxes from the IRS
Don’t panic if you haven’t done your taxes yet. There’s no time like the present to prepare and file your 2015 tax return. The IRS has put out a list of tips, including: Use IRS Free File or e-file, file an extension and visit IRS.gov. The tips are explained here.
Global economy losing momentum, time for fiscal help, say economists
Economic growth and inflation across the globe will lose further momentum this year despite years of ultra-easy monetary policy, according to several hundred economists polled by Reuters, many of whom said it is now time for fiscal expansion. [Source: Reuters]
Florida convenience store sales hit record
Sales at Florida convenience stores hit $226 billion in 2015, an increase of 6 percent over 2014, according to a report from the Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association. [Source: Florida Times-Union]
Is it possible to reduce CO2 emissions and grow the global economy?
Surprising new statistics show that the world economy is expanding while global carbon emissions remain at the same level. Is it possible that the elusive ‘decoupling’ of emissions and economic growth could be happening? [Source: The Guardian]
› Two new Zika virus cases give Florida U.S.-leading 87
The number of confirmed Zika cases in Florida rose Thursday to a U.S.-leading 87 with the disclosure of two new cases in Miami-Dade County, the Florida Department of Health said.
› Harris STEM contest motivates local Brevard students
Finding engaging ways to teach science and math can be a challenge, especially since technical aspects can be daunting to some children. That is one of the reasons why Harris Corporation has developed a special outreach program for Brevard County high school students.
› TotalBank files lawsuit against U.S. Century Bank and CEO
The lawsuit alleges that Luis de la Aguilera, who stepped down as CEO of TotalBank in December 2015 amid wide-scale layoffs, used confidential information he gained during his 15 years at TotalBank to poach TotalBank employees, divert potential clients to U.S. Century Bank and expand its residential mortgage and commercial lending divisions.
› UF Online Learning Institute expands into new research lab
The University of Florida community got its first glimpse earlier this month of a new 1,600-square-foot research space where faculty and students will study how to use technology to create effective and engaging online learning experiences.
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