Florida Politics

The Senate has signed off on a bill that would teach Florida public school students about disabilities as part of their education. Under the “Evin B. Hartsell Act,” School Boards throughout the state would be authorized to consult with the Evin B. Hartsell Foundation to help develop the curriculum. Tampa Republican Sen. Jay Collins sponsored the Senate bill (SB 540). The Senate bill was swapped out for the House version (HB 447) that was approved in that chamber Friday. The measure will go to the desk of Gov. Ron DeSantis for final approval.