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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.
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They will discuss funneling money toward the My Safe Florida Home Program to help homeowners impacted by Hurricane Idalia.
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The Senate could also approve a bill that would help shield businesses and insurance companies from lawsuits. The bills would then go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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Bill sponsor Corey Simon, who played defensive tackle at FSU and in the NFL, said "we have to make sure that we're not incentivizing" unruly behavior among sports fans — including parents of children playing in youth sports.
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A Florida Senate cost estimate to create what’s called “universal choice” for Florida’s school voucher program has put the bill at $646 million.