AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoState Testing Results: Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida’s progress monitoring system (FAST) shows more than 60% of students meeting or exceeding grade-level benchmarks in English language arts and math, with Palm Beach County reporting gains. Budget & Education Funding: DeSantis signed the $117.6B FY 2026-27 budget after vetoing about $800M in line items, including a $2.5M Santa Fe College renovation for its M Building and plans for a fabrication lab. Handwriting Requirement: A new Florida law taking effect Wednesday requires public school students to learn cursive and demonstrate mastery before moving on. Policy & Accountability Event: Brevard leaders are set for an Aug. 4 “State of the Schools” forum at Eastern Florida State College focused on education and workforce development. Censorship Watch: A new report alleges book bans are increasingly coordinated and institutionalized, with political groups and state policy changes driving challenges nationwide. Legal System Appointments: DeSantis announced five judicial appointments, including new judges across Florida’s circuits and county courts.
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