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Florida has new school law on cellphones, marching band, test scores and more
The big story: Florida has another round of new education laws, with Gov. Ron DeSantis signing several measures Friday ...
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Florida lawmakers advance school changes: phone bans, required cursive, no later start mandate
Bills Florida ... school students. Here’s what Floridians need to know. One bill, HB 949, would prohibit students from using cell phones during the school day. This would build on a 2023 law ...
New Florida law mandates classroom driver's education for teens seeking learner's permits
A new law for new drivers on the road has passed in Florida.It will affect teens who are looking to get their licenses.The ...
Florida law requiring parental consent for in-school corporal punishment won't impact Brevard
The law, which will take effect July 1, won't impact Brevard because of the district's policy forbidding corporal punishment.
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Some changes to the laws in Florida that go into effect in July
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a series of measures addressing diverse issues from public service integrity to ...
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New Florida law adds requirement before drivers can get behind the wheel
Florida teens must complete driver's education before getting a learner's permit. Florida Virtual School offers the course ...
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Law expands cell phone ban in Florida schools
The legislation also creates a pilot program requiring six counties to implement a full cell phone ban policy in high schools during the next school year.
Florida’s newly enacted legislation requires training for K-8 staff for the upcoming school year
Taking effect on July 1, 2025, the legislation requires all Florida K-8 public schools to be prepared to administer emergency ...
Florida driving instructor likes new law, calls for mandatory road hours with instructors
WEAR News reported Thursday about a new law affecting teen drivers getting their learner's permit.Beginning july 1st-- teens ...