Bills We’re Watching

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A closer look at the issues facing our members and public schools, colleges and universities

During the 2025 legislative session, issues impacting Florida’s students, educators and public education will once again be at the forefront. You can see FEA’s legislative priorities and agenda here.

As we fight for that agenda, we’ll keep track of the issues that matter most to you right here in one convenient place. Click on bill numbers to find out more information regarding the bill.

With the legislative session officially starting on Tuesday, March 4, there will certainly be bills added to this list soon. Please check back often.

If you would like to learn how to track a bill and get updates as it moves through session, read Becoming An Informed Advocate (PDF), a FEA primer on monitoring bills.

Accountability and Testing

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Funding

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Curriculum 

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State Board of Education Continues Governor’s “Blame Educators Tour”

“It’s time to stop weaponizing our classrooms and ensure every child has access to the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.”Today’s State Board of Education meeting follows a…

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Vacancy Numbers Show Florida Continues to Struggle with Attracting and Retaining Prepared, Qualified Educators

Florida Education Association Releases Vacancy Numbers for 2025-2026 K-12 School Year; Thousands of Students Return to School with No Permanent Educators “While the data shows fewer vacancies at the start of…

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Governors’ “Blame Educators Tour” Masks Fuzzy Math and Bad Policy

As educators and students begin to head back to school, Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas are traveling the state on their “Blame Educators Tour.” We’ve seen…

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