2025 Legislative Session
The legislative session is a chance for members to speak out and show up for their students, their professions and our public schools. We’re fighting for a better life for educators and students.
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S.B. 136
Companion: HB 439
Teacher Fair
Pay Act
Good for educators
This bill fulfills one of FEA’s legislative priorities by removing burdensome regulations that keep teachers from receiving fair raises.
S.B. 140
Companion: HB 123
Enriching Corporate Charter Schools
Bad for communities
This bill undermines neighborhood public schools by making it easier for charter schools to rake in profit at the expense of public schools.
S.B. 296
Companion: HB 361
Revising School Start Times
Good for communities
This bill repeals an unfunded mandate and restores local control by allowing each school districts to decide the start time for their schools instead of those start times being uniformly decided in Tallahassee.
S.B. 166
Companion: None currenty filed
Restoring Local Control
Good for students & educators
This bill fulfills ones of FEA’s legislative priorities of helping to retain teachers by allowing them to earn multi-year contracts.
S.B. 1766
Companion: HB 1387
Attack on your Freedom to Join a Union
Bad for communities
These bills attempt to silence the voices of teachers and education staff professionals who advocate for positive change for their students, themselves and their communities.
S.B. 760
Companion: HB 631
Graduate Student Fee Waivers
Good for higher education
Currently, graduate students–who teach up to 40% of undergraduate courses–have to pay to work. This bill reduces student fees for graduate assistants
S.B. 3573
Companion: HB 9999
The Bill for Good Stuff for Education
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S.B. 3573
Companion: HB 9999
The Bill for Good Stuff for Education
Good for students
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Weekly Schedule
Agenda Watch: Session officially kicks off on Tuesday, March 4, but there will be a few committee meetings on Monday where the Senate PreK-12 Education Committee will take up SB 296 to restore local control with regards to school start times and two additional bills.
Tuesday afternoon, HB 123 will be heard in committee. This bill is a giveaway to corporate charter schools at the expense of public schools.
Week 1
March 3-7
March 3-7
Week 1
March 3-7
March 3-7
Monday, March 3
1:00-3:00 p.m. /Senate Postsecondary Education Committee is not meeting during its scheduled time.- 3:30-5:30 p.m. / Senate PreK-12 Education Committee will take up three bills
- 3:30-5:30 p.m. / Senate Community Affairs Committee will take up SB 110 which offers student loan forgiveness for teachers in rural communities.
Tuesday, March 4
- 9:30-11:30 a.m. / Senate in session
- 11:00 a.m.-Until completion / Joint session of the House and Senate. Gov. DeSantis will deliver his State of the State address.
- 1:30-3:30 p.m. / House Education Administration Subcommittee will take up HB 123, a bill that further enriches charter school corporations at the expense of neighborhood public schools.
- 4:00-6:00 p.m. / House PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee will receive an overview of funding from the Department of Education.
- 4:00-6:00 p.m. / House Higher Education Budget Subcommittee will receive a report on the Auditor General on operational audits of state universities.
Wednesday, March 5
8:30-10:30 a.m./ Senate PreK-12 Education Appropriations Committee is not meeting during its scheduled time.- 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. / House Careers & Workforce Subcommittee (agenda not yet released)
- 9:00-11:00 a.m. / Senate Fiscal Policy Committee will take up SB 112 related to students with autism.
- 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. / Senate Higher Education Appropriations Committee will receive an overview of higher education funding.
- 4:00-6:00 p.m. / Senate in session
Thursday, March 6
- 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. / House Student Academic Success Subcommittee (agenda not yet released)
- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m / Senate in session
Friday, March
- No education committee meetings in either chamber.
Feb. 17-21
(Interim Committee Week 5)
(Interim Committee Week 5)
Feb. 10-14
(Interim Committee Week 4 & Special Session C)
(Interim Committee Week 4 & Special Session C)
Feb. 3-7
(Interim Committee Week 3)
(Interim Committee Week 3)
January 27-31
(Special Session on Immigration)
(Special Session on Immigration)
January 20-24
(Interim Committee Week 2)
(Interim Committee Week 2)
Jan. 13-17
(Interim Committee Week 1)
(Interim Committee Week 1)
Feb. 17-21
(Interim Committee Week 5)
(Interim Committee Week 5)
Monday, Feb. 17
- No education committee meetings in either chamber.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
- 8:30-10:30 a.m. / Senate Postsecondary Education Committee will hear SB 270 which revises the eligibility for Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.
- 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. / Senate PreK-12 Education Committee will hear SB 112 and SB 102 both related to ESE students.
- 3:30-5:50 p.m. / House Student Academic Success Subcommittee is not meeting during its scheduled time.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
- 11:00 a.m-1:00 p.m. / Senate Higher Education Appropriations Committee will discuss funding for Florida’s colleges.
- 2:00-4:00 p.m. / Senate PreK-12 Education Appropriations Committee is not meeting during their scheduled time.
3:30-5:30 p.m./ House PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee is not meeting during their scheduled time.- 3:30-5:30 p.m. / House Higher Education Budget Subcommittee will go on a site visit to the FAMU/FSU College of Engineering.
Thursday, Feb. 20
- 9:00-11:00 a.m. / House Careers & Workforce Subcommittee will have a panel discussion on apprenticeships.
- 2:00-4:30 p.m. / House Education Administration Subcommittee is taking a site visit to Tallahassee Collegiate Academy.
Friday, Feb. 21
- No education committee meetings in either chamber.
Feb. 10-14
(Interim Committee Week 4 & Special Session C)
(Interim Committee Week 4 & Special Session C)
Monday, Feb. 10
- No education meetings in either chamber
Tuesday, Feb. 11
- 8:30-10:30 a.m. / Senate Postsecondary Education Committee will receive an update from lab schools on healthcare programs.
- 9:00-11:00 a.m. / House Careers & Workforce Subcommittee will have a panel discussion on how students are made aware of career & technical education opportunities
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. / Senate PreK-12 Education Committee will receive an update from the Department of Education on PreK-12 standardized testing.
- 1:45-3:35 p.m. / Senate Government Oversight and Accountability Committee will take up SB 100 related to display of flags on school campuses and other government buildings.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
9:00-11:00 a.m./ House Student Academic Success Subcommittee will discuss charter and voucher schools. This meeting was canceled due to the special session on immigration reform.
1:45-3:45 p.m./ Senate PreK-12 Appropriations Committee is not meeting during their scheduled time.- 3:30-5:30 p.m. / Education Administration Subcommittee will have a panel discussion on Florida’s systems of support for postsecondary students.
- 4:00-6:00 p.m. / Senate Higher Education Appropriations Committee will review legislative initiatives to address the nursing shortage.
Thursday, Feb. 13
- 9:00-11:00 a.m. / House Higher Education Budget Subcommittee will receive an overview of the funding for the state university system.
- 9:00-11:00 a.m. / House PreK-12 Education Budget Subcommittee will receive an update on administration of voucher funding from Florida’s two voucher providers, Step up for Students and AAA.
Feb. 3-7
(Interim Committee Week 3)
(Interim Committee Week 3)
Monday, Feb. 3
- No education committee meetings in either chamber.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
- 8:30-10:30 a.m. / Senate Postsecondary Education Committee will receive presentations on career and technical education. (Video of meeting)
- 9:00-11:00 a.m. / House Student Academic Success Subcommittee will take up HB 151 related to making it easier for private school students to play athletics on public school teams. (Video of meeting.)
- 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. / Senate PreK-12 Education Committee will host a roundtable discussion with rural school district superintendents. (Video of meeting.)
- 3:00-5:00 p.m. / House Education Administration Subcommittee will hear local perspectives of implementing key programs of Florida’s K-12 system. (Video of meeting.)
Wednesday, Feb. 5
- 8:30-11:00 a.m. / House Careers and Workforce Subcommittee will visit Lively Technical College. (Video of meeting.)
- 1:15-2:45 p.m. / Senate PreK-12 Education Appropriations Committee will review school district support programs and regional educational consortia.
- 3:00-4:30 p.m. / Senate Higher Education Appropriations Committee will discuss career and technical programs. (Video of meeting.)
- 3:00-4:30 p.m. / House PreK-12 Budget Committee will receive an overview of student funding from the FLDOE. (Video of meeting.)
3:00-4:30 p.m. /House Higher Education Budget Committee is not meeting during their scheduled time.
Thursday, Feb. 6
- No education committee meetings in either chamber.
Friday, Feb. 7
- No education committee meetings in either chamber.
January 27-31
(Special Session on Immigration)
(Special Session on Immigration)
Monday, Jan. 27
- 1:00-2:30 / House Select Committee on Illegal Immigration A will discuss HB 1B which, among other things, prevents Dreamers from receiving in-state tuition.
- 2:00-4:00 p.m. / Senate Appropriations Committee will discuss SB 2B which, among other things, prevents Dreamers from receiving in-state tuition.
- 3:00-4:30 / House Select Committee on Illegal Immigration B will discuss HB 1B which, among other things, prevents Dreamers from receiving in-state tuition.
- 5:00-6:30 / House Select Committee on Illegal Immigration C will discuss HB 1B which, among other things, prevents Dreamers from receiving in-state tuition
Tuesday, Jan. 28
- TBD, House in Session
- TBD, Senate in Session
Wednesday, Jan. 29
- No meetings currently scheduled.
Thursday, Jan. 30
- No meetings currently scheduled.
Friday, Jan. 31
- No meetings currently scheduled.
January 20-24
(Interim Committee Week 2)
(Interim Committee Week 2)
Note: All meetings this week were canceled due to a winter storm in Tallahassee.
Monday, January 20
- State offices closed in honor of MLK, Jr. holiday
Tuesday, January 21
- No education related committee meetings in either chamber.
Wednesday, January 22
- 8:30-10:30 a.m. / Senate Education Postsecondary Committee will receive presentations on career and technical education.
- 9:00-11:00 a.m. / House Careers & Workforce Subcommittee will have a panel discussion on how students are made aware of career and technical opportunities.
- 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. / Senate Education Pre-K – 12 Committee will have discussions on the needs of Florida’s rural school districts.
3:30-5:30 p.m./ House Higher Education Budget Subcommittee will not be meeting during its designated time.- 3:30-5:30 p.m. / House PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee will discuss how the Florida Finance Education Program (FEFP) works and have a panel discussion with school district superintendents on the role of school districts in forecasting student enrollment.
Thursday, January 23
9:00-11:00 a.m. / House Student Academic Success Subcommittee9:00-11:00 a.m. / Senate Appropriations Committee on Pre-K – 12 Education will review local education foundations and regional educational consortia.11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. / Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education will review career and technical education expansion initiatives.3:30-5:30 p.m. / House Education Administration Subcommittee
Friday, January 24
- No education related committee meetings in either chamber.
Jan. 13-17
(Interim Committee Week 1)
(Interim Committee Week 1)
Monday, January 13
- No education related committee meetings in either chamber.
Tuesday, January 14
- 8:30-10:30 a.m. Senate Education Postsecondary Committee will receive presentations on State University System institutes and centers (video of meeting)
- 9:00-11:00 a.m. House Careers & Workforce Subcommittee will receive a presentation on Florida’s manufacturing industry. (video meeting)
- 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Senate Education Pre-K – 12 Committee will receive presentations on supports for families and students with autism. (video of meeting)
- 3:30-5:30 p.m. House Higher Education Budget Subcommittee will have a panel discussion on Florida’s higher education budget. (video of meeting)
- 3:30-5:30 p.m.
House PreK-12 Budget Subcommittee will receive an overview of Florida’s PreK-12 budget. (video of meeting)
Wednesday, January 15
- 9:00-11:00 a.m. Senate Education Pre-K – 12 Appropriations will receive a presentation on the PreK-12 budget. (video of meeting)
- 9:00-11:00 a.m. House Student Academic Success Subcommittee will have a panel discussion on the implementation of legislation related to technology in K-12 schools. (video of meeting)
- 1:00-3:00 p.m. Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education will receive a presentation on the higher education budget. (video of meeting)
- 3:30-5:30 p.m. House Education Administration Subcommittee will receive a presentation on early childhood education and school readiness. (video of meeting)
Thursday, January 16
- No education related committee meetings in either chamber.
Friday, January 17
- No education related committee meetings in either chamber.
All meetings are livestreamed on The Florida Channel where they are also available for on-demand viewing within 24 hours of the conclusion of the meeting.
Resources for Action
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Becoming an Informed Advocate
This presentation handout gives an overview of how to monitor bills in the Florida Legislature during session.
FEA Session Focus
This presentation handout gives an overview of how to monitor bills in the Florida Legislature during session.
Frontline Report
2025 Legislative Session
- Feb. 10-14 | Special Session C and Interim Committee Week: Immigration and Standardized Testing
- Feb. 3-7 |Interim Committee Week: First look at 2025-26 Proposed Budget
- Jan. 27-31 | Special Session: Immigration Enforcement
- Jan. 20-24 | Interim Committee Week: In a time of uncertainty, our values remain constant
- Jan. 13-17 | Interim Committee Week: Your advocacy is paying off
- December | Interim Committee Week: Gearing up for session