AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlorida Education & Policy: Gov. DeSantis named two University of Florida grads to a Tallahassee appeals-court nominating commission, adding Jeff Aaron and Jason Hillborn to the panel. Mental Health & Student Support: Florida received more than $8 million in new federal funding to strengthen the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline, with DCF overseeing the state’s portion. School Choice for Students With Disabilities: Parents say private-school voucher programs can fall apart when students’ needs grow, leaving families to cover major costs because federal disability protections don’t apply the same way in private settings. Campus Innovation: Florida Tech is using indoor hydroponic microfarms in its dining hall to grow fresh produce for students. Higher Ed & Community: The Education Foundation of Martin County added three staff members to expand support for students and educators. Student Wellbeing Programming: FAU’s CAPS hosted a “Asking for a Friend” panel to help students learn how to support peers struggling with mental health. Sports (Student Life): Pahokee made history with an 8th grader starting at quarterback for the varsity team. Local School Safety: Leon County is considering brakes on school-zone speed cameras amid legal concerns.
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