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During the 2025 Florida legislative session, the FCSA advocacy team – led by Ralph Arza – represented our member schools and the more than 406,000 students they serve. We championed the academic success public charter schools have achieved over the past 29 years and pushed for continued support and expansion of high-quality charter schools statewide.…

List of Ed-Related Bills signed as of 05/31/24

May 31, 2024

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The FCSA Advocacy Team works on behalf of charter schools and the students they serve to ensure that there is equitable funding for all public school students and that charter schools continue to receive critical capital outlay funds. We meet with policymakers to address their charter school-related questions and ensure the freedoms that charter schools…

2023 Florida Legislative Session Wrap-Up & Wins

May 12, 2023

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The 2023 Florida Legislative Session resulted in significant changes to the state’s education and charter school landscape. Lawmakers have long supported charter schools and educational choice in our state. Building on that momentum, and the charter schools’ track record of academic success, the FCSA advocacy team pursued essential funding and worked to correct inequities experienced by charter…

New Safe School Requirements for Charter Schools, 2022-23

July 2, 2022

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Florida schools — including charters and district-run schools – are required to meet safety initiatives as outlined in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Act. Updates were made to that law during the 2022 legislative session. (HB 1421) that impact charter schools as of July 1, 2022/2022-2023 school year. See notes listed below. Requires all safe…

2022 Florida Legislative Summary

July 1, 2022

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During the 2022 Legislation, several new and updated education and charter school-related bills were passed. Below is a recap of bills that were signed by the Governor and go into effect on July 1, 2022. Civic Education Curriculum (HB 5) – Requires that the Department of Education develop or approve an integrated civic education…

Mental Wellness Impacts Every School and District – Learn How Bridg-It Can Help

August 24, 2019

Research & Publications

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