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Tag: Education

LEGISLATION

Rep. Antone files bill to create med school scholarship program for minorities

Legislation calls for $750,000 from General Fund annually to implement.

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GOVERNMENT

Bankson files bill to fund aviation scholarships through license plate sales

Polk County's Aerospace Center for Excellence to administer scholarships.

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GOVERNMENT

Rep. Bracy Davis Refiles Ocoee Scholarship, Business Loans Bill

New version will allow scholarship funds to be used for private Florida HBCUs.

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REPARATIONS

Bracy Davis introduces bill that would let Ocoee Scholarship funds be used at out-of-state universities

State Sen. Thompson sponsors legislation to create a similar fund for Groveland Four descendants, provide assistance to Black businesses.

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DON'T SAY GAY

Critics say state Board of Education proposed amendment to teacher code of conduct could target LGBTQ+ students

Proposal would suspend or revoke licenses of teachers who don’t comply.

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