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Public School Funding Task Force

Summary of October 26 Meeting

10:00am:
The Task Force is charged by statute to:
Propose alternative funding for review by the Governor, Speaker, and President
Hold at least five public hearings in each of the five educational districts
Propose alternative legislation to the Governor and Legislature
10:30am:
Administrative Matters: (OLS)
Recouping Travel and per diem charges
Government in the Sunshine (Steve Kahn, esq.)
Disclosure Issues (Michael Dodson, esq.)
11:00am:
FEFP (Florida Education Funding Program) (Dale Hickam)
General Explanation: Present Situation; Sunset Provisions
11:30am:
Recent Initiatives (Dale Hickam)
Charter Schools
Vouchers
A+
Lunch Break
1:30pm:
Comparing Funding in Florida with Other States (Jim Guthrie)
Examples of Cutting Edge Measures of Educational Performance
Problems for Florida Opportunities for Florida

Quick Links
* Task Force Main Page
* Task Force Members
* Meeting Schedule
* Meeting Summaries

Staff Email
* Dale Hickam, Deputy Staff Director, Subcommittee on Education of the Committee on Appropriations
(850)487-5140
* Marjorie Langston, Administrative Assistant, Subcommittee on Education of the Committee on Appropriations
(850)487-5140
* Jay Starling, Director, Office of Legislative Services
(850) 488-4173
* Jim Guthrie (or Joyce Hilley)
(615) 322-7372