May 15, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Measure Bars Students From Using Cellphones During Class TimeGov. Ron DeSantis described the social-media restrictions as "reining in the use" of the technology in schools.
By Ryan Dailey
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May 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review
DeSantis Sign Bills to Inspect Disney, But Not His Travel RecordsThe bill about Disney monorail inspections came amid a feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney that started last year when the company opposed a law that restricts instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.
By Jim Turner and Ryan Dailey
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April 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review
House, Senate Negotiators Start Hammering Out Budget DetailsHouse and Senate lawmakers have gaps in spending over issues such as public schools, land preservation and tourism marketing.
By Jim Turner and Ryan Dailey
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April 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Senate Panel Backs Ending Higher Ed Diversity, Inclusion EffortsThe push to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education has been a priority of Gov. Ron DeSantis during the legislative session.
By Ryan Dailey
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April 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review
State Education Board Expands 'Don't Say Gay' Instruction BanSome opponents of the rule argued that it will harm vulnerable LGBTQ youths and would take power away from local school boards.
By Ryan Dailey
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April 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Construction Money Could Go to Charter Schools Under ProposalUnder the bill, school districts would be required to share the money based on charter schools' "proportionate share of total school district" enrollment.
By Ryan Dailey
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April 13, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Controversial Higher-Ed Bill Gives University Presidents Hiring PowersThe bill addresses some of the most contentious education-related issues of this year's legislative session, including making changes related to academic programs and courses that can be offered at universities and colleges.
By Ryan Dailey
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April 05, 2023 | Daily Business Review
New College Offers $10K Scholarships to Draw Prospective StudentsA joint legislative panel in February approved steering $15 million to New College for providing scholarships, recruiting faculty members and other expenses.
By Ryan Dailey
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April 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida House Backs 2022 'Don't Say Gay' Education Law ExpansionThe 2022 law, which critics have disparagingly called the "don't say gay" law, bars instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade. A recently passed measure would expand the prohibition from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
By Ryan Dailey
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March 29, 2023 | Daily Business Review
House, Senate Committees Move Forward on Differing Budget PlansThe House and Senate are expected to vote on their proposed spending plans and budget-related bills next week. Both would exceed the $109.9 billion budget for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30.
By Jim Turner and Ryan Dailey
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