Andrew Atterbury

For FLDOE, lawmakers have asked where $$ is going with Schools of Hope, a program to entice charter schools to open near struggling campuses. "After waiting weeks for that information, the information I got back was not responsive or detailed" - Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka

Gary Fineout @fineout

Fla House budget panel just voted to demand several agencies reporting to @GovRonDeSantis to turn over info they say has not been handed over. They are discussing subpoenas to get it.

RT @anaceballos_: ICYMI: A Florida lawmaker wants to ban public schools from serving students ultra-processed foods that contain certain ad…

RT @fineout: First 2025 reference? "This is the point in time where bills start to die," said Sen. Tom Leek this a.m. in committee meeting…

Lawmakers claim the idea, which appears to be the first effort of its kind in the country, could help recruit more talent to the state as the NCAA enters a new and expensive NIL era. But some expressed reservations, fearing it could push agents to avoid signing Florida students

Gary Fineout @fineout

Florida proposes cap on agent fees as NIL student-athlete recruitment strategy https://t.co/wPa7IrvWUy via @POLITICOPro by @ALAtterbury

Florida lawmakers are hesitant to change laws for compensating student athletes as college sports enter a turbulent and expensive new era thanks to a landmark NCAA settlement expected in April. But neighboring states filled with rivals are off and running https://t.co/RvwZ4YNGbt

Universities attempted to raise out of state tuition in 2023 but the idea never broke through. Now, lawmakers are talking about it at the statehouse. A 15% increase would have scored $100M in new revenue, according to data from 2 years ago

Gary Fineout @fineout

For your radar - Tuition at Florida universities could increase — for out-of-state students https://t.co/nMbEY2m08d via @POLITICOPro by @ALAtterbury

RT @LlanosJackie: The Pinellas County Schools police department could be the first in the country to enter an agreement with ICE. ICE post…

RT @fineout: Florida’s universities find themselves in the DOGE house https://t.co/Qk9cUpSfOS via @politico by @ALAtterbury

RT @fineout: Here's something for your 25 session radar: A higher education bill sponsored by @michellesalzman & @AlexisMCalatayu was filed…

RT @fineout: A Senate panel today voted to remove the UWF chair from a board that oversees a research institute at the school ... Sen. @Vot…

“Sometimes leadership isn’t about being out front on an issue,” said Senate President Ben Albritton. “It’s actually about following the leader you trust. I trust President Trump. And I trust Florida law enforcement.” https://t.co/7n1KwOvjXV

RT @fineout: Boom ... Hours after @GovRonDeSantis announces plan for special session Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Danie…