2021 Florida Legislature

It would prevent anyone who has recovered jettisoned capsule parts from selling the items on eBay.

A little more than half of students attending the state’s VPK programs are deemed ready for kindergarten.

Several Democrats have expressed concern that the plan would drive up premium costs for low-income Floridians who already struggle to make payments.

The bipartisan bill was a compromise supported by House leadership. It passed 113 to 0.

Because of a legally required 72-hour “cooling off” period, the budget is required to be finalized and printed Tuesday for the annual legislative session to end on time Friday.

The proposal cleared the House following emotional testimony, but the Senate companion has not passed through any of its committees this session.

The Florida House's new plan includes going along with Senate on spending $100 million to clean up Piney Point in Manatee County; $300 million on a statewide wildlife corridor; and $2 billion to offset losses to the state transportation trust fund during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Law enforcement agencies could use drones to survey crowds, assist in traffic management, and collect evidence at a crime scene or traffic crash. That's under a proposal that passed a Senate vote and is heading for a House vote. But some lawmakers have raised concerns over how the bill could impact someone's privacy.

Lawmakers in recent years have been unable to reach agreements to end the 60-day regular legislative sessions on time.

Legislative leaders reached agreement on more than $22 billion in school spending, including a bump in money for teacher salaries as well as $1,000 bonuses for teachers and principals.

One involves the ability of transgender women and girls to compete on female school sports teams. Opponents say the other could force school officials to reveal private conversations with students.

Experts say there’s a connection between students reading below grade level in third grade and those same students later dropping out of school.