Florida public schools

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said the rule, which would take effect in the 2027-28 academic year, is "common sense."

A state plan would remove mandates on schoolchildren receiving shots for chickenpox, hepatitis B, Hib and pneumococcal disease. Comments can be made through Sept. 14.

The health department is proposing a rule to remove hepatitis B, chickenpox, Hib, and pneumococcal conjugate vaccine mandates for school attendance.

A system is in place at Florida’s public schools to make sure kids don’t go hungry. But what happens when school is out? Summer hunger is the topic of today's Speaking Of.

Budget negotiations over education funding are underway in a special legislative session. The House and Senate remain at odds over money for universities and K-12 schools.

Florida’s attempt to expand vaccine exemptions for children is back in play after it failed to pass during the regular session that ended March 13.

The committee debate was vigorous at times, with some supporters unsure if they would give the bill approval on the chamber floor.

These schools were meant to serve children in impoverished areas. Then the law expended to enable these charters to co-locate in schools with unused space.

The Florida Education Association says state leaders are undermining the constitutional promise of a "high-quality system of free public schools."

Florida Senate Bill 1464 allows schools to partner with local food banks or nonprofits to recover and redistribute edible cafeteria food.