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Members of the LWVFL Education Committee have authored a whitepaper entitled "Tying the Hands of District Public Schools: An Analysis of Potential Consequences of Recent Education Bills." Here is a snippet: Florida’s public schools are often touted as being the best...
I. No matter what one’s political leanings or religious beliefs, the League of Women Voters of Florida believes that we can all agree that our country has democratic and foundational shared values that serve as common ground as we work to create a more perfect union....
The Florida League has raised multiple concerns with Florida's legislators in regards to legislation being considered during the special legislative session surrounding mask and vaccine mandates. Excerpts: "Legislators should listen to and adopt the guidance of the...
Originally published by the Orlando Sentinel | Guest Column by League of Women Voters of Florida President: Cecile M. Scoon, Esq. The unfortunate decision of the University of Florida to restrict the opportunity of its professors to testify as election experts because...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of the first responsibilities of all governments is to protect its citizens from harm. That is an agreement made between citizens and elected leaders. In Florida, this fundamental promise of protecting the security of Floridians has been called...
On June 9, 2021, the League of Women Voters of Florida sent the following letter to the Florida State Board of Education requesting the body considerer amending rule 6A-1.094124 which has elements that pertain to required instruction of significant historical events.
Session Overview Friday, April 30th, marked the 60th and final day of the 2021 Florida Legislative Session – a session that began during unprecedented health and economic uncertainties as state and global economies scrambled to contain COVID 19 outbreaks and surges...
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The League of Women Voters of Florida is highlighting educators, parents and advocates concerns following the state of Florida’s recent actions regarding schools reopening this fall while the COVID-19 crisis continues to plague our communities,...
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the League of Women Voters of Florida announced a settlement agreement with Secretary of State Laurel Lee regarding a lawsuit filed in 2019 challenging then Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner’s prohibition on placing early...
In response to Gov. Ron DeSantis signing SB 7030 into law thereby allowing school boards to allow teachers to carry guns in the classroom, the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence released the following statement: We are disappointed that Gov. DeSantis...
In response to Gov. Ron DeSantis signing SB 7030 into law thereby allowing school boards to allow teachers to carry guns in the classroom, the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence released the following statement: We are disappointed that Gov. DeSantis...
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