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Florida Senate moves toward ending higher ed ‘DEI’ spending

April 21, 2023 Education, Government and politics, Statewide

TALLAHASSEE — A measure that seeks to prevent colleges and universities from spending money on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is ready to go before the full Senate amid strong objections from Democrats, with one Black senator calling the proposal “racist at its core.” The bill (SB 266) also has …

The Point, June 17, 2022: Florida isn’t preordering COVID-19 vaccines for young children, though the impact isn’t yet clear

June 17, 2022 The Point

It's the only state to skip preordering.

Bill to require Florida higher education institutions to change accrediting organizations

February 9, 2022 Education, Government and politics

Century Tower stands in the middle of the University of Florida campus. A bill was approved Tuesday that would require colleges and universities to change accrediting organizations

TALLAHASSEE — A Senate bill approved Tuesday would require colleges and universities to change accrediting organizations at the end of each accreditation cycle, a proposal that drew skepticism from Democrats. The Republican-controlled Senate Education Committee voted 6-3 along party lines to support the bill (SPB 7044), which came after the …

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Florida Senate moves toward ending higher ed ‘DEI’ spending

The Point, June 17, 2022: Florida isn’t preordering COVID-19 vaccines for young children, though the impact isn’t yet clear

Bill to require Florida higher education institutions to change accrediting organizations