Advocacy is action to support a cause and influence policy and resource allocation decisions within an organization or in the public arena. The Alliance’s advocacy efforts on behalf of our member schools, and the charter school movement in Florida,includes connecting with and educating legislators to ensure that the freedoms afforded to charter schools by state statute remain in place. We also work to ensure that successful charter schools — and the students they serve — are provided with opportunities to grow.
You can be an advocate for your school by contacting your State Representative and Senator. Let them know you are a charter school supporter and tell them a little about your charter school. Feel free to include our Charter School Fact Sheet in your message.
Below is a list of legislators that are serving on education committees. If you need help connecting with your legislator or would like to learn more about our educator and parent advocacy workshops, contact an FCSA team member.
Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education, 2020-2022
Chair: Senator Doug Broxson (R)
Vice Chair: Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R)
Members:
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Senator Janet Cruz (D)
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Senator Audrey Gibson (D)
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Senator Joe Gruters (R)
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Senator Travis Hutson (R)
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Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R)
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Senator Tina Scott Polsky (D)
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Senator Tom A. Wright (R)
Senate Committee on Education, 2020-2022
Chair: Senator Joe Gruters (R)
Vice Chair: Senator Shevrin D. “Shev” Jones (D)
Members:
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Senator Lori Berman (D)
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Senator Jennifer Bradley (R)
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Senator Doug Broxson (R)
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Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R)
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Senator Travis Hutson (R)
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Senator Kathleen Passidomo (R)
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Senator Tina Scott Polsky (D)
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Senator Perry E. Thurston, Jr. (D)
House Early Learning and Elementary Education Subcommittee
Chair: Aloupis, Jr., Vance Arthur [R]
Vice Chair: Fetterhoff, Elizabeth Anne [R]
Democratic Ranking Member: Davis, Tracie [D]
Members:
House Secondary Education and Career Development Subcommittee
Chair: McClain, Stan [R]
Vice Chair: Shoaf, Jason [R]
Democratic Ranking Member: Bush III, Dr. James [D]
Members:
House Education & Employment Committee
Chair: Latvala, Chris [R]
Vice Chair: McClain, Stan [R]
Republican Committee Whip: Andrade, Robert Alexander “Alex” [R]
Democratic Ranking Member: Williams, Patricia H. [D]
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House PreK-12 Appropriations Subcommittee
Vice Chair: Bell, Melony M. [R]
Democratic Ranking Member: Willhite, Matt [D]
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