2025 Legislative Session
The Florida 2025 Legislative Session will convene on March 4, 2025.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has called for a special session to address immigration, condominium regulation, agricultural relief in response to natural disasters, replenishing the My Safe Florida Home program, and the citizens’ initiative petition process.
JPEF is tracking education legislation here.
The Duval County School Board has adopted its legislative agenda, which includes more funding for transportation, strengthening workforce development through career and technical education, and more flexibility in requirements for teacher certification.
Research on DCPS Agenda Items
What does research say about the Duval County Public School legislative agenda? Follow the links below to learn more about the research behind the policies.
Flexible Certification Requirements
Flexible Certification for Teacher Recruitment and Retention
School Safety and Funding for New Mandates
Advocate for adequate funding to implement new state-mandated school safety initiatives. Read More
Increased Funding for Transportation Services
Advocate for enhanced funding for transportation services, seeking an increase—potentially covering the full cost—within the Transportation Categorical of the Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP).
Strengthen Workforce Development Through Career and Technical Education
Duval County Public Schools urges the Florida Legislature to include CAPE Digital Tool certifications in the middle school grading formula as acceleration points, fostering essential technology skills and advancing workforce readiness statewide.
Supporting FSBA's Priorities for Advancing Education
Autonomy on School Start Time & Funding of VPK
A Look Ahead to the Legislative Session
The Consortium of Florida Education Funds hosted a webinar to provide a preview of the 2025 Florida Legislative Session.
