Ryan Dailey - News Service of Florida

Hours after Gov. DeSantis voiced his support, a Senate committee adjourned without voting on the bill — putting it in jeopardy.

Carrying out parts of a controversial 2023 law, the State Board of Education on Wednesday approved rules that will prevent colleges from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and remove a sociology class from a list of "core" courses.

A previous version proposed to remove a requirement that third-grade students score adequately on an English-language arts exam to advance to fourth grade.

The Florida House is moving forward with a bill that would allow courts to require that parents who share custody of children to use "safe exchange" locations at county sheriff's offices.

A group that studies school absentee issues says students who chronically miss classes are more likely to drop out of high school and are more susceptible to being suspended.

A series of proposals aimed at "deregulation" of public schools, a priority of Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, could be on a fast track for approval by the Senate after receiving backing from a key committee Tuesday.

Lawmakers heard a presentation that reported the shortage could affect ’ access to health care if current trends persist, as the supply of physicians could meet only 77% of the projected demand by 2035.

They include a proposed $1.1 billion in tax breaks, along with transportation projects and efforts to protect the environment.

A Florida Senate panel has backed a proposal that would allow veterans' spouses and, in some cases, the parents of veterans, to qualify to live in state-run long-term care facilities for veterans.

State higher-education officials on Thursday moved toward making changes to "general education core courses" at state universities, including a change involving a sociology course that could deal with issues such as gender, sexuality and race.