Florida public schools

Florida lawmakers have passed a bill barring elementary and middle school students from using cell phones during the school day and testing the idea in high schools

Republican legislators say the bill would protect children from harmful content. Critics argue it would escalate challenges of books in schools.

Bill would further restrict cell phone use and require cursive instruction for younger students. Another proposal would nix an upcoming mandate for schools start times.

The call comes after the Trump administration removed schools as a protected area from immigration enforcement, and the state said schools "should cooperate."

Despite proposing nearly $30 billion for K-12 education, advocates say it’s not enough.

While the increase is good news, some education advocates say the statistic is just one measure of student success.

A lobbyist says he hopes to get a proposal up for consideration during the legislative session that starts in March.

Recent changes to state law have empowered parents and residents to challenge school library books.

The Florida Department of Education has issued a “model policy” to help school districts carry out a controversial new law that allows volunteer chaplains.

Kelly Services, one of the country’s largest staffing agencies, says Florida doesn’t have enough substitute teachers headed into the new school year.