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Florida

ECS State Liaison
Molly Ryan (303) 299-3614 mryan@ecs.org

Governor
Rick Scott (R)		http://www.flgov.com/

Chief State School Officer
Tony Bennett Commissioner		http://www.fldoe.org

Legislative Committee Chairs
Bill Galvano Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Education
John Legg Senate Education Committee
Janet Adkins House K-12 Subcommittee
Michael Bileca House Choice and Innovation Subcommittee
Erik Fresen House Education Appropriations Subcommittee
Jeanette Nunez House Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee
H. Marlene O'Toole House Education Committee

State Higher Education Executive Officer
Frank T. Brogan Chancellor State University System of Florida		http://www.flbog.org/

ECS Commissioners
* indicates Steering Committee member.
Janet Adkins Chair, K-12 Subcommittee Florida House of Representatives
Michael Bileca Chair, Choice and Innovation Subcommittee Florida House of Representatives
Frances Haithcock
Rick Scott Governor State of Florida
Eric Smith former Commissioner of Education

Links to State Pages
http://www.myflorida.com/taxonomy/government/
State Legislature
State Education Statutes

State Administrative Code

Links to Major Newspapers
Miami Herald
Tampa Tribune
Orlando Sentinel
Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
Tallahassee Democrat

State Policies and Reports

From the ECS State Policy Database: Florida

Consolidating Workforce Education Would Bring More Uniformity; Mixed Results on Whether Evidence Supports Other Stakeholder Arguments

Many Florida Programs Enhance Students' Career and College Readiness

Juvenile Justice Students Face Barriers to High School Graduation and Job Training

DOE Improved the Statewide Course Numbering System; Oversight and Accuracy Issues Remain

Textbook Affordability Workgroup: Final Report

Florida Should Not Use the Targeted Occupations List as the Sole Criteria to Fund Career Education Programs

Most AA Graduates Pursue Baccalaureate Degrees, But Many Lack Information About Articulation Policies

Public Career Education Programs Differ from Private Programs on Their Admission Requirements, Costs, Financial Aid Availability and Student Outcomes

Lottery Jackpots, Retailer Density and Advertising Drive Transfers to Education

Increased Funding and Program Delivery Changes Aim to Increase Florida’s Teachers and Nurses

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