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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Educators in Florida Win Case Against State Censorship

Today, a federal court of appeals has ruled unconstitutional the higher education provisions of a classroom censorship law that unfairly restricted an educators’ ability to teach about concepts like race,…

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Educators, Workers Endorse David Jolly for Florida Governor

The Florida Education Association, which represents more than 120,000 educators across the state, has endorsed David Jolly in Florida’s 2026 gubernatorial race. This endorsement, made in partnership with the Florida…

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Recent Ruling Re-Affirms Due Process and Free Speech Rights for Florida Educators

The Florida Education Association (FEA) welcomes a recent ruling by the Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), which reaffirms Florida educators’ rights to due process and free speech.In 2025, the Martin…

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