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 2026 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, Jan. 13, 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.

Deregulation

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Accountability and Testing

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Funding

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Staff Shortages

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Curriculum 

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Higher Education

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Other

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Florida Republican Workers Urge Legislators to Stand with Working Families

link to the full press conference below Today, Educators and workers from across Florida set the record straight on the needs of working families and urged lawmakers to continue to…

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OPED: We Must Strengthen, Not Abandon, Our Public Schools

OPED ran in print: Florida Politics Publication IN SESSION, Feb. 2026I am the father of two daughters—one who graduated from a Florida public school and one who currently attends one.…

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Parents, Educators and Students Call on Florida Legislature to Strengthen Public Schools

Today, the Florida Education Association (FEA), alongside parents, teachers, professors,  education staff professionals and student leaders from across the state discussed the state of public education in Florida and the urgent need for the Legislature to…

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