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| Foundation for Florida's Future | |
| 501(c)(4) | |
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| Leadership: | Jeb Bush |
| Political Party: | Nonpartisan |
| Website: | Foundation for Florida's Future |
| Email: | info@afloridapromise.org |
The Foundation for Florida's Future is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit public policy organization dedicated to maintaining the promise of a quality education. The organization advocates for reforms that raise standards, increase accountability, provide incentives for success and offer choices. The organization is located in Tallahassee, Florida and was launched in 1995.
Staff
The organization was founded by former Florida governor Jeb Bush. As of August 2009, Bush served as Chairman of the Board and President of the Foundation for Florida’s Future. Also on the board of directors were Dr. Zachariah P. Zachariah, F. Phillip Handy, John Thrasher and John Winn.[1]
Staff included:[2]
- Patricia Levesque, Executive Director
- Deirdre Finn, Deputy Executive Director
- Christy Hovanetz, Senior Policy Fellow
- Dani Su Armstrong, Events Director
Florida’s Education Report Card
The foundation launched Florida's Education Report Card in 2008. The project is an annual scorecard that analyzes "how well our state legislators are keeping the promise of a quality education."[3]
Bills supported
2009
High school graduation
- HB 1293, sponsored by Rep. Erik Fresen: requires that students be advised of the availability of the courses, credit requirements.
- STATUS: indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 2, 2009
- SB 2654, sponsored by Sen. Thad Altman: requires that students be advised of the availability of the courses, credit requirements.
- STATUS: indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 2, 2009
Education personnel
- HB 1411, sponsored by Rep. Kelli Stargel: increase access to certain education employees in cases of child abuse or neglect; require reports on graduates of state-approved teacher preparation programs; require reports from Commissioner of Education to Legislature on suggested teacher quality legislation.
- STATUS: indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 2, 2009
- SB 2458, sponsored by Sen. Thad Altman: increase access to certain education employees in cases of child abuse or neglect; require reports on graduates of state-approved teacher preparation programs; new provisions for teacher contracts after July 1, 2009 - performance contracts.
- STATUS: indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 2, 2009
Corporate Income Tax Credit Program
- HB 453, sponsored by Rep. Will Weatherford: expands Corporate Income Tax Credit Scholarship program to include insurance premium tax credits and renames; credits under Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program does not apply for Florida alternative minimum tax credit.
- STATUS: Approved by Gov. Charlie Crist on June 1, 2009. Effective July 1, 2009.
- SB 1310, sponsored by Sen. Andy Gardiner: expands Corporate Income Tax Credit Scholarship program to include insurance premium tax credits and renames; credits under Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program does not apply for Florida alternative minimum tax credit. Allows for past contributions to be claimed against future corporate income tax liability.
- STATUS: Substituted by HB 453 on April 27, 2009
Class size voucher
- HB 999, sponsored by Rep. Mike Horner: creates a Class Size Grant Program that would allow for students to attend alternative public schools if classrooms exceed class size limits; provides grants to private school of choice for students in crowded classrooms.
- STATUS: indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 2, 2009
- SB 2124, sponsored by Sen. Stephen Wise: creates a Class Size Grant Program that would allow for students to attend alternative public schools if classrooms exceed class size limits; provides grants to private school of choice for students in crowded classrooms.
- STATUS: indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 2, 2009
McKay Scholarship
- HB 353, sponsored by Rep. Ari Abraham Porth: allows for students using the Voluntary Prekindgerten Education Program to qualify for a McKay Scholarship; eliminates the requirement to have attended a Florida public school to be eligible for the scholarship.
- STATUS: indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 2, 2009
- SB 1010, sponsored by Sen. Jeremy Ring: allows for students using the Voluntary Prekindgerten Education Program to qualify for a McKay Scholarship; eliminates the requirement to have attended a Florida public school to be eligible for the scholarship.
- STATUS: indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 2, 2009
Orange County School choice
- SB 1988, sponsored by Sen. Stephen Wise: creates the Education Empowerment Zone Pilot Project in Orange County - provides school choice eligibility and options.
- STATUS: withdrawn from consideration as of March 5, 2009
School Assessment Exam
- HB 543, sponsored by Rep. Debbie Mayfield: requires students entering 9th grade to ear 1 credit in Biology or equivalent; end-of-course assessment to replace science comprehensive exam; assessment during 2010-11 school year.
- STATUS: indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 2, 2009
- HB 13, sponsored by Rep. Charles McBurney: requires successful completion of civics course for advancement in middle school starting 2011-12 with grade 6; end-of-course assessment during 2011-12 school year.
- STATUS: indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration as of May 2, 2009
Accountability
- HB 991, sponsored by Rep. Tom Grady: "Florida's Equal Opportunity in Education Act," revises powers and duties of district school boards with regards to improvement and education accountability; requires State Board of Education to comply with federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
- STATUS: Approved by Gov. Charlie Crist on June 1, 2009. Effective July 1, 2009.
- SB 1682, sponsored by Sen. Stephen Wise: revises powers and duties of district school boards with regards to improvement and education accountability; requires State Board of Education to comply with federal Elementary and Secondary Education Act; requires school districts to be held accountable for academic performance and identifying low-performing schools.
- STATUS: Substituted by HB 991 on April 24, 2009
Contact
Foundation for Florida’s Future
P.O. Box 10691
Tallahassee, FL 32302-2691
Phone: 850-391-3070
Fax: 786-664-1794
E-mail: info@afloridapromise.org
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See also
External links
- Foundation for Florida's Future - official website
- Foundation for Florida's Future - Education Report Card (dead link)
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