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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Fed Up Florida Parents and Educators File Suit Against State  

Click here to access the lawsuit Parents, students, educators, school board members, civil rights organizations, and representative groups chosen by educators, today have filed a lawsuit against the Florida Department…

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On a Day Meant to Honor Workers, Governor Cements Legacy of Anti-Worker Policy

Statement re. Signing of SB 1296, Attributed to Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association Floridians have made it clear that they expect an economic future that benefits us all, and…

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Florida Stuck at 50th in Teacher Pay for Third Year in a Row as State Leaders Continue Legacy of Failure

Florida has—for the third year in a row—ranked 50th nationally in average teacher pay out of all 50 states and D.C., according to newly released data from the National Education Association (NEA).

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