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Three new education-related rules are in the works for Florida public schools

Included in the rules are requirements for training teachers to respond to children experiencing allergic reactions

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 9, 2025August 24, 2025

Included in the rules are requirements for training teachers to respond to children experiencing allergic reactions

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Chaplains could soon come into Florida public schools, while other red states reject similar proposals

Come July 1, school districts in Florida could authorize volunteer chaplains to provide support and services for students

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix May 10, 2024August 30, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to ban students from using phones and TikTok in schools

The law will take effect in July

by Ryan Dailey, NSF May 10, 2023July 23, 2025

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Florida legislators approve later start times for middle, high school students

The changes would have to go into effect by July 2026

by News Service of Florida May 6, 2023April 21, 2024

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Florida proposal would require school districts to share local property-tax revenue with charter schools

‘This really is about the businesses, the contracts, the leases for these buildings.’

by Ryan Dailey, NSF April 18, 2023July 25, 2025

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Measure to push back school start times approved by Florida House

The changes would have to go into effect by July 2026

by News Service of Florida April 3, 2023April 2, 2025

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Bill mandating Bible study classes in Florida public schools moves forward in the House

News Service of FloridaMarch 8, 2019June 10, 2025

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Florida public schools have a shortage of science, math and English teachers

Jim Saunders, News Service of FloridaJanuary 16, 2019December 5, 2024

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Lawmaker wants to mandate Bible study classes in Florida public schools

Monivette CordeiroJanuary 14, 2019August 16, 2023

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After Hurricane Irma, pet poop became a legitimate problem for Florida public schools

Lloyd Dunkelberger and Jim Turner, News Service of FloridaOctober 13, 2017August 3, 2023

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Florida appeals court wrestles with quality standards for public schools

Brandon Larrabee, News Service of FloridaJuly 19, 2017August 3, 2023

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Court fight looms for controversial Florida education law

Brandon Larrabee, News Service of FloridaJuly 6, 2017August 3, 2023

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Rick Scott signs fiercely debated education bill in Orlando

Brandon Larrabee, News Service of FloridaJune 16, 2017August 3, 2023