Education Policy

Florida’s public education system has suffered from decades of underinvestment, overburdened educators, and policies that fail to support students equitably. It’s time to prioritize resources and policies that strengthen schools, uplift communities, and ensure every child in Florida has the opportunity to thrive and succeed.

Quality education starts with well-trained teachers and policies that put children and communities first.

Get the latest updates on education legislation on FEA’s session page

We breakdown not only what is happening in Tallahassee but why it matter to you and what you can do about it.

The impact of new laws on you and your students

To learn more about the legislation that passed in the 2024 legislative session, check out our comprehensive End of Session Report (PDF, 4.6 MB).

FEA’s legislative priorities to strengthen public schools

Strong schools are the heartbeat of the community, and it will take all of us working together to protect and strengthen them.

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Statement on 2024 NAEP Scores

“This should be a wake-up call: Florida’s students deserve real investment in their neighborhood public schools — now.” Today, the Florida Education Association (FEA) has released a statement regarding the latest round of National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) scores in Florida: “The latest results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) paint a […]

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Reflecting on 70 Years Since Brown v. Board of Education: Progress and Challenges

Seventy years ago, the United States Supreme Court ended the legal practice of racial segregation in schools with its ruling in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. It was 1954, and an era that saw massive change for the United States. Just a year after the ruling, Rosa Parks would help shape the Civil […]

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Statement Re. State Board of Education Meeting: “Teachers and education staff are tired of being vilified."

Today, the Florida Education Association released a statement following the state board of education meeting held in Winter Park. “FEA, our members and their local unions fight every single day to make sure all who work in public schools can have a better life, a professional salary and the respect they deserve. Florida’s parents and […]

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Final week before session: legislation to watch

Here are a few bills we wanted to flag a few bills that are on all of our radar: SB 520: This bill would ensure that the seven counties hardest hit by Hurricane Michael would not lose their school funding due to students moving to neighboring counties because of storm damage. Currently the bill does […]

Confirmed Florida PreK-12 students and staff who’ve tested positive for Covid-19.

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Confirmed Florida higher education students and staff who’ve tested positive for Covid-19.

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