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The Florida Education Association announced the lawsuit from the steps of the historic Capitol building. The group claims the program interferes with the state constitution’s promise for uniform, safe and high-quality public education.

Among other issues, lawmakers will consider bolstering state sanctions against Iran as the Republican leadership seeks to show support for Israel. Iran supports Hamas, which attacked Israel earlier this month.

A bill significantly expanding Florida’s school voucher program is headed for the House floor, even though a similar proposal was withdrawn from the…