HB5101 headed for a vote April 9
House Bill 5101 has made its way through all committees with favorable votes. It is featured on the Special Order Calendar, which means it is a high priority bill for the legislature, and will be discussed (including amendments) on the House floor on Wednesday, April 9.
The deadline for filing amendments is FRIDAY, APRIL 4.
It is crucial for all of our elected officials to hear from us so they know that we do not want 50% cuts to funding for accelerated learning programs like Career Technical Education, Advanced Placement, AICE, International Baccalaureate, and Dual Enrollment.
Find your representative here: https://www.flhouse.gov/FindYourRepresentative
Let your state senator know, too : https://m.flsenate.gov/senators
Sign and share the petition. Contact your school board members. Tell your neighbors.
We can stop these cuts that will decimate programs all over the state, but we need to speak up now before it’s too late.
You can track HB5101’s progress and see committee votes here: https://www.flhouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=82414
Media coverage:
https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-bill-cut-funding-ap-classes-dual-enrollment/64368777