The Florida Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 330 — Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals — by a 40-0 vote on Feb. 28. Advocated as a transformative initiative, the bill aims to establish hospitals that cater to behavioral health services across the state, ushering in a new era of comprehensive care for […]

In response to growing concerns about school safety, Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 1473, also known as the School Safety Act.  The bill, which aims to enhance security protocols in educational institutions, has garnered attention for its proposed provisions concerning after-school activities and childcare services. Among its key provisions […]

As a response to growing concerns regarding sexual misconduct in educational settings, Florida lawmakers have introduced House Bill 947, aiming to enhance sexual misconduct awareness across public K-20 institutions.  The bill holds particular significance for schools and universities in Tallahassee, including Florida A&M University where administrators and students are actively […]

State Rep. Diane Hart discussed legislative priorities for Florida’s Black Caucus at a news conference Wednesday in the Capitol’s fourth floor Rotunda.  Hart, along with other senators and representatives, took the lead in expressing concerns for key areas and initiatives that will shape their agenda for the state’s Black […]