AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHigher Ed Leadership Shake-Up: The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously named Dr. Stuart Bell interim president, while trustees criticized State University System Board of Governors chair Alan Levine for delaying the confirmation process, saying it caused “collateral damage.” Local Special Education Expansion: Brevard County is building a new Gardendale Separate Day School on the Kennedy Middle School campus to serve K-12 students with significant behavioral and emotional needs, with a planned capacity of about 156 students and a $19.5 million construction cost. Public Health Watch: Whooping cough (pertussis) cases are rising nationally, with Florida listed among the states with the highest burdens, and officials note deaths are concentrated among infants too young for full vaccination. Campus Safety & Justice: A Seminole County deputy shot and killed 27-year-old Marcus Barnett during a block party after Barnett was reportedly firing into a crowd; records show prior arrests tied to earlier school lockdowns. Policy & Access: A Kentucky court fight over in-state tuition for undocumented students continues, with federal law cited against eligibility based on residence.
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