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Peter SchorschOctober 10, 2017

Florida families by the millions are aspiring to a new American dream – debt-free college education for their children. Considering the myriad challenges facing the Sunshine State, Senate President Joe Negron believes nearly everyone can agree that improving opportunities for Florida students must be placed at the top of the list. That is why the […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 8, 2017

Senate Bill 2, the Florida Excellence in Higher Education Act, and Senate Bill 4, Faculty Recruitment, both sponsored by Sen. Bill Galvano Wednesday passed the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education. “As these key bills continue to move through our committee process, I am encouraged by the feedback from and focus on our college and […]

Peter SchorschJanuary 11, 2017

State Sen. Bill Galvano filed two essential bills in the Senate’s Excellence in Higher Education Agenda, which seeks to improve Florida colleges and universities while keeping schools accountable to taxpayers. The Bradenton Republican, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Higher Education, filed Senate Bills 2 and 4 Wednesday for the 2017 Legislative Session, which […]

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Senate advances Excellence in Higher Education legislation

Bill Galvano files two key elements of Florida Excellence in Higher Education Act