by Staël Dantes | Apr 17, 2024 | FLCA articles, Job Opportunities, Liberty Scholar Blog, Microschool
A reflection by: Isabelle Clemons As my internship at the Florida Citizen’s Alliance (FLCA) comes to a close, I would like to reflect on the experiences, lessons learned, and my vision for the future of education in the Sunshine State. I have had the privilege...
by Ryan Kennedy | Mar 26, 2024 | FLCA articles, Homeschool, Hope Scholarship, Liberty Scholar Blog, Microschool, Parental Rights
Since the news broke on March 11, 2024, regarding the settlement reached between the State of Florida and a group of plaintiffs on the Parental Rights in Education Law (HB 1557 from 2022), there has been mounting concern about the implications for children in...
by Christy Devigili | Mar 22, 2024 | Action Alerts, FLCA articles, Liberty Scholar Blog, Parental Rights
WHAT IS THE MEDIA CENTER ACCESS FORM? Last year the Lee County School Board developed a Media Center Access Form to empower parents and protect students. On Monday, March 25th, at 5:30 pm, the Curriculum Advisory Committee will meet and vote on whether or not they...
by Ryan Kennedy | Mar 11, 2024 | FLCA articles, Homeschool, Hope Scholarship, Liberty Scholar Blog, Parental Rights
The 2024 Legislative Session had many victories for Florida’s kids and parents, thanks to our work at the Florida Citizens Alliance. This year we evaluated over 130 bills related to education and children. Some of our bigger highlights are: A much-needed amendment...
by Ryan Kennedy | Feb 12, 2024 | FLCA articles, Homeschool, Hope Scholarship, Liberty Scholar Blog, Parental Rights
We are about halfway through the session and it has been a busy one for Florida Citizens Alliance so far. Since the start of the session, we have traveled to Tallahassee 5 times. Our Policy and Advocacy Manager, Ryan Kennedy, has testified in numerous committees for...
by Ryan Kennedy | Jan 31, 2024 | FLCA articles, Liberty Scholar Blog
This past week a bipartisan coalition in the Florida House passed HB 1 (Social Media Use for Minors) and HB 3 (Age Verification for Online Materials Harmful to Minors), both of which were bills we strongly supported. HB 1, sponsored by State Representatives Sirois...