Education

The bills would mandate automated defibrillators on campus, require athletes to take an EKG and allow school nurses to administer medicine to a student having a diabetic emergency.

The Republican senator's bill was announced the same day the Trump administration axed $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University. The Ivy League school in New York City was at the forefront of U.S. campus protests over the war last spring.

A wide-ranging education bill under consideration by the Legislature would change the name of HCC.

The bill would expand early intervention programs, set up charter schools and fund summer learning for students with autism.

On this episode of "Florida Matters," we discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State address to the Legislature. Topics he covered during the half-house speech included immigration, gun laws, education and property taxes.

The bill would also establish term limits for members of the State University Board of Governors, the Board of Education, state university boards of trustees and Florida College System boards of trustees.

Lawmakers passed a bill two years ago that would make Florida high schools start no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and middle schools no earlier than 8 a.m. starting in 2026.

The proposal would require schools to display 22-by-28-inch signs bearing the state motto, “In God We Trust,” in school libraries, cafeterias, gymnasiums and main offices.

Karim Manning, 39, teaches beatboxing, lyricism and digital music at schools around the Tampa Bay area. He shows kids how to use their own voice to make beats, with some history lessons along the way.

The legislation would extend concealed carry rights onto the campuses of state colleges and universities. Guns would be allowed throughout campus, including dorms.

This issue is on the minds of many, as the Trump administration considers eliminating the agency.

The Department of Education is looking into Seminole County schools after receiving a complaint referencing Lake Brantley and Lake Mary high schools.