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Vote No on House Bill 4057 to Save PE in Our Middle Schools!

Vote No on House Bill 4057 to Save PE in Our Middle Schools!

The American Heart Association strongly opposes House Bill 4057, by State Representative Larry Metz, removing the requirement for Middle School Physical Education. 

Florida Gets Flexibility Waiver from US Department of Education

 

The U.S. Department of Education today approved Florida’s request for a flexibility waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Florida was one of 11 states asking for flexibility with regard to accountability standards mandated by the No Child Left Behind legislation implemented in 2001. The state requested the waiver to be able to move to a single statewide accountability system that would eliminate duplicative regulation and make Florida’s system easier to understand.

Legislature Takes First Step to Open School Playgrounds Across the State

Legislature Takes First Step to Open School Playgrounds Across the State

 House Bill 431 will allow schools to open up their facilities for children during non-school hours giving access to publicly funded
playgrounds and athletic fields.

Tallahassee, FL (Wednesday, January 25, 2012) – The American Heart Association applauds the House Education K-20 Competitiveness Committee for taking step towards providing   opportunities for Florida’s children, who desperately need time for unstructured play and exercise. 

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Nation watches Jax for GOP debate

Last chance for candidates to impress voters

They have torpedoed one campaign, fueled the ascendancy of another, and set the stage for some of this year’s most quotable moments.

The debates that have dotted the GOP presidential primary landscape have played an influential role in shaping the race’s narratives and largely helped whittle the field down to four candidates. Thursday night’s Jacksonville debate will be no different.

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Proposed Florida bill to require Internet sales taxes

The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax intends to come out with a proposal to implement a sales tax on Internet purchases next month. Committee chair Sen. Ellyn Bogdanoff, R-Fort Lauderdale, said the proposed committee bill will make any tax increase revenue neutral, either by an overall drop in property or sales taxes or [...]... Read More