Gov. DeSantis has been withholding federal funding intended to help schools and students recover from the learning disruptions caused by the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Write to him and tell him to release the funds to your school district without further delay.
FEA President Andrew Spar’s letter to Gov. DeSantis
Talking points that can be included in the letter:
The Florida Education Association has released the following statement addressing SB 2C, one of Florida’s recent immigration bills signed today by Governor DeSantis:“Florida’s recent immigration bill SB 2C concerns us…
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The Florida Education Association has released the following statement addressing the uncertainty surrounding federal executive orders and reaffirming their commitment to Florida’s educators and children. “Educators in Florida want to…
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