Action Packet — Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee (March 13, 2023)
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Action packet for the Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee meeting of Monday, March 13, 2023, 3:00 pm, Morris Hall (17 HOB), with Lauren Melo as Chair. The committee meeting report summary lists HB 515 Not Considered, HB 845 Not Considered, PCS for HB 999 Favorable, Yeas: 12 Nays: 5, with Amendment PCS for HB 999 a2 and a3 each Failed to Adopt, and HB 1247 Not Considered. Appearances on PCS for HB 999, Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions, list Dianne Williams-Cox and Angel Wallace, each as an opponent.
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Postsecondary Education & Workforce
Subcommittee
March 13, 2023
Action Packet
Paul Renner Lauren Melo
Speaker Chair
COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
Summary:
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
Monday March 13, 2023 03:00 pm
HB 515 Not Considered
HB 845 Not Considered
PCS for HB 999 Favorable Yeas: 12 Nays: 5
Amendment PCS for HB 999 a2 Failed to Adopt
Amendment PCS for HB 999 a3 Failed to Adopt
HB 1247 Not Considered
Committee meeting was reported out: Monday, March 13, 2023 10:28PM
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
Attendance:
Present Absent Excused
Lauren Melo (Chair) X
Carolina Amesty X
Melony Bell X
Mike Beltran X
Kimberly Berfield X
Lindsay Cross X
Lisa Dunkley X
Anna Eskamani X
Tiffany Esposito X
Karen Gonzalez Pittman X
Fred Hawkins X
Yvonne Hinson X
Vicki Lopez X
Susan Plasencia X
Joel Rudman X
Jason Shoaf X
Allison Tant X
John Temple X
Totals: 17 0 1
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
HB 515 : Office of Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the State University System
D X Not Considered
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
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3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
HB 845 : Collegiate Purple Star Campuses
D X Not Considered
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Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions
D X Favorable
Yea Nay No Vote Absentee Absentee
Yea Nay
Carolina Amesty X
Melony Bell X
Mike Beltran X
Kimberly Berfield X
Lindsay Cross X
Lisa Dunkley X
Anna Eskamani X
Tiffany Esposito X
Karen Gonzalez Pittman X
Fred Hawkins X
Yvonne Hinson X
Vicki Lopez X
Susan Plasencia X
Joel Rudman X
Jason Shoaf X
Allison Tant X
John Temple X
Lauren Melo (Chair) X
Total Yeas: 12 Total Nays: 5
PCS for HB 999 Amendments
Amendment PCS for HB 999 a2
D X Failed to Adopt
Amendment PCS for HB 999 a3
D X Failed to Adopt
Appearances:
Williams-Cox, Dianne (General Public) - Opponent
Self
2312 MAVIS CIR
TALLAHASSEE FL 32301
Phone: 8505560627
Wallace , Angel (General Public) (At Request of Member, Committee or Staff) - Opponent
Florida A&M University
2566 W Tennessee St Apt 4132
Tallahassee FL 32304
Phone: 7865416948
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Williams, Marcus (General Public) - Opponent
FSU Student
Vilfrard, Devan (General Public) - Opponent
Co-Founder of the Youth Never Let Up Coalition
Co-Founder of the Youth Never Let Up Coalition
1601 S. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tallahassee FL 32301
Phone: 7542466807
V, Teddy (General Public) - Opponent
Tallahassee FL 32311
Tone, Tyler (General Public) - Opponent
10411 N 46th St
Tampa FL 33617
Phone: 9414059169
Tinsley, Kathy (General Public) - Proponent
1909 Needham Rd
Apopka FL 32712
Phone: 407-797-6521
Tarkalanova, Dimitria (General Public) - Opponent
6800 Worth Ct.
Tallahassee FL 32309
Phone: (850) 728-8260
Solomon, Olivia (General Public) - Opponent
7315 sw 109 terrace
Miami FL 33156
Phone: 7762095330
Skhir, Abdelilah (Lobbyist) (Lobbyist Appearance Form Submitted) - Waive In Opposition
ACLU of Florida
Policy Strategist
4343 West Flagler St Suite 400
Miami FL
Phone: (786) 363-1660
Sinopoli , Taylor (General Public) (At Request of Member, Committee or Staff) - Opponent
Ms.
12101 university blvd
Orlando Florida 32817
Phone: 3526303154
Schwadron , Hannah (State Employee) - Opponent
Academic freedom in higher education
Associate Professor of Dance
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Phone: 5103904698
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Rousch, William (General Public) - Opponent
Mr.
314 Latonia St
Kissimmee Fl 34741
Phone: 3212470759
Romero, Stephanie (State Employee) - Opponent
FIU students
15421 SW 95 LN
Miami Florida 33196
Phone: 7864593272
Rodriguez, David (General Public) - Opponent
Tallahassee FL
Robledo, Mariana (General Public) - Opponent
FIU students
Student Leader
1543 SE 25St Apt 107
Homestead Florida 33035
Phone: 7863979343
Robinson, Genesis (General Public) - Opponent
Equal Ground
Political Director
425 E Central Blvd
Orlando FL 32801
Phone: 3863416346
Rivers, Erick (General Public) - Opponent
680 W Virginia St
Tallahassee FL 32304
Phone: 7866597279
Reddin, Janautica (General Public) - Opponent
FAMU
Student
2566 W Tennessee Street 5432 B
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 8636127734
Ribo, John (State Employee) - Opponent
John Ribo
2044 Wahalaw Nene
Tallahassee FL 32301
Phone: 9193605465
Race, Tori (General Public) - Opponent
1209 Norwich Road
Jacksonville FL 32207
Phone: 4079480999
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Perez, Sarahi (General Public) - Opponent
Student Unity Coalition
Student
2523 NW 9th St
Miami Florida 33125
Phone: 7863685424
Paquette, Sarah (General Public) - Opponent
March for Our Lives UCF
1205 Lakebay Ct.
Winter Garden FL 34787
Phone: 4072340168
Olivo, Christine (General Public) - Opponent
6640 McClellan Street
Hollywood FL 33024
Phone: 9543294782
Nguyen, Thuy-Thuong (General Public) - Opponent
Student Unity Coalition
5820 SW 57th WAY
Davie Fl 33314
Phone: 9547011783
Nash , Kalei (General Public) - Opponent
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Student journalist
2525 W Tennessee Street
Tallahassee FL 32304
Phone: 4078039914
Ocasio, Anthony (General Public) - Opponent
628 Willowwood ct
Altamonte Springs Fl 32714
Phone: 8047208711
Mickens , Jovan (General Public) - Opponent
FAMU College Democrats
FAMU College Democrats President
Tallahassee
Phone: 4074912483
Morse, Nicole (General Public) - Opponent
Myself
Dr.
4200 Community Drive #1409
West Palm Beach FL 33409
Phone: 8029895705
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
McLeod, Susan (General Public) - Opponent
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
Ms.
801 Chestwood Ave
Tallahassee FL 32303
Phone: 850-264-4217
Mackey, Essynce (General Public) - Opponent
Miss
2800 SW 35th PL Apt 1112
Gainesville FL 32608
Phone: 7082000395
Koch, Elizabeth (General Public) - Opponent
4207 Greek Park Dr
Orlando FL 32816
Phone: 5136162454
Likosar, Andrew (General Public) - Opponent
N/A
7632 Southside Blvd Apt 321
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone: 3212772292
Lawrence, Robyn (General Public) - Opponent
West Palm Beach FL 33401
Linares, Paola (General Public) - Opponent
Student Unity Coalition
1695 SW 11th St Apt. # 203
Miami FL 33135
Phone: 7865577945
Inouye, Brian (State Employee) - Opponent
Dr
1123 Maple Dr
TALLAHASSEE FL 32301
Jones, Terraca (General Public) - Opponent
1715 M L King Blvd
Midway FL 32343
Phone: 8502942475
Kebe, Ahmad (General Public) (At Request of Member, Committee or Staff) - Opponent
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
1431 Charlette Street
Tallahassee FL 32304
Phone: 8135108040
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Holmes, JJ (General Public) - Opponent
Myself
Orlando Florida
Hooks, Elijah (General Public) - Opponent
State Committeeman
Chipley FL 32428
Hernandez, Laura (General Public) - Opponent
Self
Miami FL 33196
Hoekman, Timothy (General Public) - Opponent
myself
6320 MALLARD TRACE DR
Tallahassee FL 32312
Phone: 8503451423
Harris, Imari (General Public) - Opponent
2749 Courtland Blvd Florida
DELTONA Florida 32738
Phone: 4074898288
Friedman, Erica (State Employee) - Opponent
Self
PhD
8266 Mills Dr
Miami FL 33283
Phone: 305-275-8777
Fort, Pamela Burch (Lobbyist) (Lobbyist Appearance Form Submitted) - Waive In Opposition
Florida State Conference of NAACP Branches
104 S Monroe St
Tallahassee FL
Phone: (850) 425-1344
Fenning, Maxx (General Public) - Opponent
PRISM FL, Inc
1327 Partridge Close
Pompano Beach FL 33064
Phone: 5612218809
Gayden, Noelle (General Public) - Opponent
7861 La Sierra Ct
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone: 9106635533
Dorris, Lainey (General Public) - Opponent
Orlando FL 32817
Phone: 4074461588
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Hanley, Will (State Employee) - Opponent
1911 Wahalaw Ct
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Phone: 850-912-9143
Ductan, Shila (General Public) - Opponent
Student
927 Ryanwood Dr
West Palm Beach Florida 33413
Phone: 5613354851
Freeman Simonds, Charlotte (General Public) - Opponent
Ms.
6890 veterans memorial dr
Tallahassee FL 32309
Phone: 8506885445
Dorman, Alexis (General Public) - Opponent
FSU's Office of Governmental Affairs
Assistant Director of FSU's Office of Governmental Affairs
415 Chapel Drive Unit N-429
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 407-405-7414
Derby , K (General Public) - Opponent
Attorney
Boca Raton FL 33428
Cohn, Joseph (Lobbyist) - Opponent
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
510 Walnut Street Suite 1250
Philadelphia P
Phone: (215) 717-3473 x307
Guerrier, Elijah (General Public) - Opponent
Kappa Alpha Psi
2614 W Tennessee St, Unit 2112
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 4072348692
Donahue, Hailey (General Public) - Opponent
884 wakulla lane
Winter springs FL 32708
Phone: 6892092069
Canel, Brumick (General Public) (At Request of Member, Committee or Staff) - Opponent
Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Incorporated
2195 West Tennessee Street
Tallahassee Florida 32828
Phone: 407-732-3921
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Dixon, Lillian (General Public) - Opponent
11150 SW 14th ST, TOW-0316A
Miami Florida 33174
Phone: 2409971639
Chang, Brianna (General Public) - Opponent
2614 W Tennessee St Apt 6311
Tallahassee FL 32304
Phone: 9545497999
Casanova, Isabela (General Public) - Opponent
FSU Students for A Democratic Society
Ms
836 W Georgia St Apt A
Tallahassee FL 32304
Phone: 7863511116
Gothard, Andrew (General Public) - Opponent
United Faculty of Florida
Dr.
14401 S Military Trl C-101
Delray Beach FL 33484
Phone: 205.389.4981
Clark, Catherine (General Public) - Opponent
District 38
1211 Walsh Avenue
Coral Gables FL 33146
Phone: 9548737739
C, Gene (General Public) - Opponent
Tallahassee FL 32301
Phone: 7275141949
Calzada, Sarah (General Public) - Opponent
813 W. Brevard St.
Tallahassee FL 32304
Phone: 5049126973
Algee, Shavon (General Public) - Opponent
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
2104 21st LN
Palm Beach Gardens Florida 33418
Andrews-Larson, Christine (State Employee) - Opponent
Myself
3222 Rue De Lafitte Dr
Tallahassee FL 32312
Phone: 8123203808
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Ballas, Samuel (State Employee) - Opponent
Dr
2021 Forest Glen Ct
Tallahassee FL 32303
Barrett, Anne (State Employee) - Opponent
1529 E. Indianhead Dr.
Tallahassee FL 32301
Phone: 8503398354
Anglero, Edmund (General Public) - Opponent
403 Hayden Road 242
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 4075552958
Beekman, Jeff (State Employee) - Opponent
6352 Mallard Trace Drive
Tallahassee FL 32312
Phone: 4056509276
Bush Rester, Sierra (General Public) - Opponent
6890 veterans memorial dr
Tallahassee FL 32309
Phone: 8505453396
Boutin, Jennifer (General Public) - Opponent
Me
Ms.
4549 Bangor Avenue Apt 27
West Palm Beach Florida 33417
Phone: (561) 683-8156
Bruker, Malia (State Employee) - Opponent
Florida State University
Associate Professor
1808 Chowkeebin Nene
Tallahassee FL 32301
Phone: 2156679829
Bibby, Sara (General Public) - Opponent
6475 Bold Venture Trail
Tallahassee FL 32309
Phone: 8502843870
Burks, Branden (General Public) (At Request of Member, Committee or Staff) - Opponent
The Alpha Xi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi
Mr.
2614 w Tennessee Street Apt 6302
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 2514479534
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Blandon, Kimberly (General Public) - Opponent
Myself
18906 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami FL 33179
Bruker, Malia (State Employee) - Opponent
Florida State University
Associate Professor
1808 Chowkeebin Nene
Tallahassee FL 32301
Phone: 2156679829
Busapavanit , Mya (General Public) (At Request of Member, Committee or Staff) - Opponent
Ms.
12101 university blvd
orlando fl 32817
Phone: 4077661356
Baber, Ghabriel (General Public) - Opponent
Mr.
9765 Southbrook Dr Apt 3710 Apt 3710
Jacksonville FL 32256
Phone: 9045818347
Meyer, Rev. Dr. Russell (General Public) - Opponent
Florida Council of Churches
Executive Director
1388 Windsor Drive
Jacksonville Florida 32205
Phone: 813.763.3610
Cordes, Bradley - Opponent
Pembroke Pines Florida 32307
Phone: 786-451-3463
Tolliuer, Don - Opponent
National Action Network
Crawfordville Florida 32327
Phone: 850-339-9311
Miklowitz, Linda (General Public) - Opponent
2542 Arthur's Court
Tallahassee Fl
Phone: (850)878-4320
Bennett, Thomas - Opponent
Winter Park Florida 32789
Phone: 407-864-2918
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Robertson, Trenece - Opponent
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 337-592-4589
Welling, Bart - Opponent
Associate Professor, English
Jacksonville Florida 32216
Phone: 904-307-9023
Reilly, Adam - Opponent
507 Beverly Ave
Altamonte Springs FL 32701
Phone: 321-441-5046
T Nurse with Shelby Nurse - Opponent
Clearwater Florida 33759
Phone: 727-403-3513
Ramirez, Amber - Opponent
Davenport Florida 33837
Phone: 863-514-0137
Flom, Jason - Opponent
Tallahassee Florida 32307
Phone: 850-443-7610
Sharf, Sam - Opponent
New College of Florida
Tampa Florida 33629
Phone: 813-816-4827
Lukash, Wayne (General Public) - Opponent
2415 Drake Drive
Orlando FL
Phone: 407-873-3639
Federica, Jean - Opponent
Highlands County Education Association
President
Sebring Florida 33812
Phone: 863-873-4531
Hottenstein, Scott - Opponent
Democratic Public Education Caucus of Florida
President
Lithia Florida 33547
Phone: 757-310-9469
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Neely, Trish (General Public) - Opponent
LWV Florida
President
2024 Shangri La Lane
Tallahassee Florida
Phone: (850) 322-3317
Templin, Rich (Lobbyist) - Opponent
Florida AFL-CIO
135 S. Monroe
Tallahassee FL 32301
Phone: 850-224-6926
Vanus, Elizabeth - Opponent
Orlando Florida 32801
Phone: 321-297-4236
Barthle, Jessica (State Employee) - Opponent
Tallahassee Florida
McLaren, Margaret - Opponent
Professor
Orlando Florida 32803
Phone: 407-646-1508
Saunders, Joe (General Public) - Opponent
Equality Florida
Senior Political Director
Miami Beach FL
Houghton, Joanne (General Public) - Opponent
711 NE 45 St
Ocala FL 34479
Phone: 352-226-7373
Jean-Baptiste, Abrianna - Opponent
Miami Florida 33161
Phone: 305-899-8087
Schneidewind, Misti - Opponent
Three Zero Alpha Medical
Owner, Nurse Practicioner
Niceville Florida 32578
Phone: 850-865-0406
Gaines, Destiny - Opponent
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Phone: 850-590-1532
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Tucker, Robert - Opponent
Omega PSI PHI Fraternity, Inc.
Tallahassee Florida 32310
Phone: 404-435-1960
Brown, Dawn - Opponent
National Association of Social Workers - Florida Chapter
Executive Director
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Phone: 203-982-5833
Stein, Kevin William - Opponent
7618 140th Street
Seminole Florida 33776
Phone: 727-303-4384
Akbar, Mutaqee - Opponent
NAACP - Tallahassee Branch
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 850-383-0000
Day, Ryan - Opponent
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 813-843-8409
Evers, Kendra - Opponent
Equality Florida
Tallahassee Florida 32399
Blinder, Reverend Dr. Steven - Opponent
Equality Florida/ Royal Palm Christian Church
Coral Springs Florida 33065
Phone: 954-753-2383
Gewanter, Shari - Opponent
Educator
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Phone: 850-284-5732
Swearingen, Quinn Warner - Opponent
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Caputi, Celia - Opponent
Mattox, William - Opponent
James Madison Institute
Director, ED Policy Center
Tallahassee Florida
Phone: 850-386-3131
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Parker, Sarah - Opponent
Women's Voices of SWFL
President
Sarasota Florida 34234
Phone: 941-376-4582
Lay, Malik - Opponent
Dream Defenders
Organizer
Tallahassee Florida 31305
Phone: 850-519-7094
Perdons, Nathalie - Opponent
Equality Florida
Volunteer
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Phone: 305-206-7678
Manter, Amber - Opponent
The Equality Florida
Miami Florida 33161
Phone: 305-206-7672
Graham, Devon (State Employee) - Waive In Opposition
American Atheists
Assistant State Director
32309
Oberlink, Jackson (Lobbyist) - Waive In Opposition
Florida Rising
1605 Airport Dr
Tallahassee FL 32304-4603
Phone: (772) 532-1371
Vilorio, Yenisbel (Lobbyist) - Waive In Opposition
State Innovation Exchange Action
Po Box 260230
Madison WI 53726-0230
Phone: 7864196049
Oliver, Benjamin (State Employee) - Waive In Opposition
Tallahassee Florida 32309
Finch, Amber - Waive In Opposition
Equality Florida
Altamante Springs Florida 32714
Phone: 407-619-9981
Laudy, Harrison - Waive In Opposition
33579
Phone: 813-998-5928
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Howard, Denise - Waive In Opposition
Tallahassee Florida 32311
Phone: 850-980-5369
Reddick, Samuel - Waive In Opposition
Apopka Florida 32712
Phone: 407-733-5691
Taylor, Martina - Waive In Opposition
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Phone: 850-345-9256
Houlihan, Dennis - Waive In Opposition
Graduate Assistants United (FSU)
Tallahassee Florida
Phone: 845-545-0408
Larraun, Aurelie Colon (Lobbyist) - Waive In Opposition
Dummeldinge, Jacob (State Employee) - Waive In Opposition
Tallahassee Florida
Stokes, Maya (State Employee) - Waive In Opposition
Tallahassee Florida
Brenda Berry - Waive In Opposition
29 Juniper Trail Circle
Ocala Florida
Phone: 352-470-2627
Everling, Joshua (State Employee) - Waive In Opposition
Equality Florida
Front Audience
Gainsville Florida
Phone: 904-704-6318
Welcome, Matthew - Waive In Opposition
Jacksonville Florida 32225
Phone: 904-327-8787
Kimberly Miller - Opponent
PO Box 10733
Jacksonville Florida
Phone: 904-438-8873
Kirk, Samuel - Waive In Opposition
AFL - CIO
New Smyrna Beach Florida 32168
Phone: 386-847-4691
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
May, Elizabeth - Waive In Opposition
New Smyrna Beach Florida 32163
Phone: 813-455-9124
Frederick Croon (At Request of Member, Committee or Staff) - Information Only
CWA 3114/FEA/CLC NW FL
Local President
6411 Lance Street
Panama City Florida 32404
Phone: 850-257-3888
Molla, Yordanos - Opponent
St. Petersberg Florida 33723
Mary Croon (At Request of Member, Committee or Staff) - Information Only
BESPA 7403
Local President
6411 Lance Street
Panama City Florida 32404
Phone: 850-866-2562
Lyte-Johnsom, Vivian - Waive In Opposition
Ocoee Florida 34761
Phone: 407-595-4264
Lucs, Rodriouez (Lobbyist) - Waive In Opposition
Deltona Florida 32738
Phone: 386-532-2634
Acosta, Raphael (Lobbyist) - Waive In Opposition
Deltona Florida 32738
Phone: 386-532-2634
Greeal, Mary C. - Waive In Opposition
Equality Florida
Deland Florida 32724
Phone: 321-216-7473
Weber, Sylvia - Waive In Opposition
Equality Florida and FSU
Fellow and Student
Phone: 786-464-7499
Jagpard, Icarus - Waive In Opposition
Tampa Florida 33627
Phone: 813-382-9811
Murphy, Madison - Waive In Opposition
Land O'Lakes Florida 34639
Phone: 813-528-6458
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Hill-Baldaut, Billie Joan - Waive In Opposition
Tallahassee Florida 32399
Phone: 305-794-1161
Acosta, Maria F. - Opponent
Florida International University
Master's Student
Miami Lakes Florida 33014
Phone: 754-715-2847
Prig, Kristina - Waive In Support
FSU Student
Tallahassee Florida 33177
Phone: 305-200-4775
Ramdohr, Stephan - Waive In Opposition
Daytona Beach Florida 32117
Milwee, Kyle - Waive In Opposition
Liona 517
Member
Branford Florida 32008
Phone: 727-270-5801
JoesMarie Ruiz Torres - Waive In Opposition
6723 Trent Creek Drive
Ruskin Florida 33573
Phone: 863-231-4787
Adams, Timothy Paul - Waive In Opposition
30526 Saint Andrews Boulevard
Sorrento Florida 32776
Phone: 407-760-9526
Rivera, Mary (State Employee) - Waive In Opposition
Fort McCoy Florida 32134
Phone: 3527892996
Ponder, Caroline Sage (State Employee) - Waive In Opposition
Assistant Professor
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Phone: 612-512-2261
Plowden, Tony (State Employee) - Waive In Opposition
Volusia United Educators
100 Bent Tree Drive #104
Daytona Beach Florida 32114
Phone: 386-675-9749
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Cleaner, Carol - Waive In Opposition
Public School Teacher
Pensacola Florida 32503
Phone: 251-599-9543
Brown, Justin - Waive In Opposition
10080 Buck Point Road
Tallahassee Florida 32312
Phone: 208-866-8048
Andrews-Larson, Dr. Christine - Opponent
Tallahassee Florida 32312
Phone: 812-320-3808
Dorsey, Taryan - Opponent
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Bailey, Rachel - Waive In Opposition
10080 Buck Point Road
Tallahassee Florida
Phone: 573-774-7362
Montalvo, Alexis (Lobbyist) - Waive In Opposition
Florida Education Association
213 S Adams Street
Tallahassee Florida 32317
Freeman, Mandy - Waive In Opposition
WFLC
Mascotte Florida
Uman, Dawn - Waive In Opposition
11306 NW 36th Avenue
Gainesville Florida 32606
Phone: 352-494-4630
Thomas, Laurise - Waive In Opposition
Consultant
Tallahassee Florida 32308
Phone: 850-322-8056
Estanga, Kristellys - Waive In Opposition
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Phone: 954-804-9010
Moore, Margaret - Waive In Opposition
1910 Monticello Drive
Tallahassee Florida 32303
Phone: 850-345-2131
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Freeman, Terry - Waive In Opposition
WFLC
Mascotte Florida 34755
Phone: 352-530-5317
Freeman, Daniel - Waive In Opposition
Local Union 295 Plumbers and Pipefitters
459 Ward Drive
Oak Hill Florida 32759
Phone: 386-214-1491
Rattigan, Marie - Opponent
Florida Student Power
Civic Engagement Director
Tallahassee Florida 32303
Phone: 786-930-5070
Kirn, Steven - Waive In Opposition
United Faculty of Florida
University of Florida Faculty (Retired)
5125 NW 62nd Terrace
Gainesville Florida 32653
Phone: 847-528-8282
Lubillos, Audrey - Opponent
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 321-948-9032
McCreary, Tyler Allan (State Employee) - Waive In Opposition
Assistant Professor, Florida State University
1523 N Martin Luther King Boulevard
Tallahassee Florida 32303
Phone: 850-273-1530
Perry, Pollyena - Opponent
FSU Students for a Democratic Society
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 386-597-3909
Sandlin, Benjamin - Opponent
Jacksonville Florida 32210
Phone: 904-444-9851
Vanos, Stephanie - Waive In Opposition
Democratic Public Education Caucus of Florida
Vice President
801 S Mills Avenue
Orlando Florida 32801
Phone: 321-297-4236
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Margaux, Catalina - Opponent
Stand for Freedom
Palm Harbor Florida 34683
Phone: 931-743-7632
Carles, Jason - Opponent
FSU Students for a Democratic Society
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 786-445-8679
Woodall, Karen (Lobbyist) - Waive In Opposition
Florida Center for Fiscal & Economic Policy/ Earth Justice
579 E Call Street
Tallahassee Florida 32301
Jones, Kathryn M. (State Employee) - Opponent
Associate Professor - FSU
Tallahassee Florida
Phone: 617-459-3348
DeVane, Barbara (Lobbyist) - Waive In Opposition
FL NOW
625 E Brevard Street
Tallahassee Florida 32308
Phone: 850-251-4280
Weir, Keith - Opponent
Phi Beta Sigma Inc.
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 561-997-4463
Rasmussen, Elizabeth - Waive In Opposition
High School Social Studies Teacher
6449 Evergreen Park Drive
Lakeland Florida
Phone: 727-418-9840
Floyd Davis, Geraldine - Opponent
Student Interests
Tallahassee Florida
Phone: 850-459-7110
Sutherin, Caitlin - Waive In Opposition
UA Local 295
459 Ward Drive
Oak Hill Florida 32759
Phone: 386-804-3030
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
PCS for HB 999 : Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions (continued)
Appearances: (continued)
Vieira, Salvatore - Opponent
Equality Florida
Organizer
St. Petersberg Florida 33733
Holzman, Stephen - Waive In Opposition
3515 Exeter Court
Orlando Florida
Phone: 407-575-5253
Miller, Kimberly - Opponent
Jacksonville Florida 32247
Phone: 904-438-8873
Villez, Dennis - Waive In Opposition
1610 Embers Parkway
Cape Coral Florida 33993
Phone: 239-245-2572
Whitfield, Od'Suan - Proponent
Faith in Public Life
Associate Manager
Jacksonville Florida
Thuringer, Sandra - Waive In Opposition
Winter Garden Florida
Gonzalezz, Jada - Waive In Opposition
Beaudrot, Lee - Opponent
Tallahassee Florida 32304
Phone: 904-240-6029
Dempsey, Brian - Waive In Opposition
3360 SE 62nd Street
Ocala Florida 34480
Phone: 352-216-4687
Russell, Yolanda - Waive In Opposition
Winter Garden Florida 34787
Phone: 407-619-3641
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COMMITTEE/SUBCOMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Bill No. PCS for HB 999 (2023)
Amendment No. 1
COMMITTEE/SUBCOMMITTEE ACTION
ADOPTED (Y/N)
ADOPTED AS AMENDED (Y/N)
ADOPTED W/O OBJECTION (Y/N)
FAILED TO ADOPT (Y/N)
WITHDRAWN (Y/N)
OTHER
1 Committee/Subcommittee hearing bill: Postsecondary Education &
2 Workforce Subcommittee
3 Representative Nixon offered the following:
4
5 Amendment (with title amendment)
6 Remove line 303 and insert:
7 applicable. Such written policies and regulations ma y not limit
8 the use of student fees or campus room reservations of any
9 student-led organization, including, but not limited to, the
10 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority 1
11 Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi
12 Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta
13 Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority 1 Inc., Sigma
14 Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. , or Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc., or
15 any multicultural student organization or minority-based student
16 union.
PCS for HB 999 a2
Published On: 3/10/2023 6:47:40 PM
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Amendment No. 1
17
18
19 T I T L E A ME N D ME N T
20 Between lines 26 and 27, insert:
21 providing requirements for such exceptions;
PCS for HB 999 a2
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COMMITTEE/SUBCOMMITTEE AMENDMENT
Bill No. PCS for HB 999 (2023)
Amendment No .
COMMITTEE/SUBCOMMITTEE ACTION
ADOPTED (Y/N)
ADOPTED AS AMENDED (Y/N)
ADOPTED W/O OBJECTION (Y/N)
FAILED TO ADOPT (Y/N)
WITHDRAWN (Y/N)
OTHER
1 Committee/Subcommittee hearing bill: Postsecondary Education &
2 Workforce Subcommittee
3 Representative Eskamani offered the following:
4
5 .Amendment (with title amendment)
6 Remove lines 78-581 and insert:
7 and (c). The mission alignment and strategic plan shall consider
8 peer institutions at the constituent universities. The mission
9 alignment and strategic plan shall acknowledge that universities
10 that have a national and international impact have the greatest
11 capacity to promote the state's economic development through:
12 new discoveries, patents, licenses, and technologies that
13 generate state businesses of global importance; research
14 achievements through external grants and contracts that are
15 comparable to nationally recognized and ranked universities; the
16 creation of a resource rich academic environment that attracts
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Amendment No.
42 intellectual property, startup companies, annual giving,
43 endowments, and well-known, highly respected national rankings
44 for institutional and program achievements.
45 2. Consider reports and recommendations of the Florida
46 Talent Development Council under s. 1004.015 and the
47 Articulation Coordinating Committee under s. 1007.01.
48 3. Include student enrollment and performance data
49 delineated by method of instruction, including, but not limited
50 to, traditional, online, and distance learning instruction.
51 4. Include criteria for designating baccalaureate degree
52 and master's degree programs at specified universities as high-
53 demand programs of emphasis. The programs of emphasis list
54 adopted by the Board of Governors before July 1, 2021, shall be
55 used for the 2021-2022 academic year. Beginning in the 2022-2023
56 academic year, the Board of Governors shall adopt the criteria
57 to determine value for and prioritization of degree credentials
58 and degree programs established by the Credentials Review
59 Committee under s. 445.004 for designating high-demand programs
60 of emphasis. The Board of Governors must review designated
61 programs of emphasis, at a minimum, every 3 years to ensure
62 alignment with the prioritization of degree credentials and
63 degree programs identified by the Credentials Review Committee.
64 5. Include criteria for nondegree credentials.
65 (c) The Board of Governors shall develop an accountability
66 plan for the State University System and each constituent
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Amendment No .
91 2. The bottom 10 percent of degrees reported by the
92 university in terms of lowest full-time job placement and lowest
93 average annualized earnings in the year after earning the
94 degree.
95 (6) POWERS AND DUTIES RELATING TO PERSONNEL.-
96 (b) The Board of Governors may adopt a regulation
97 requiring each tenured state university faculty member to
98 undergo a comprehensive post-tenure review every 5 years and a
99 post-tenure review at any time for cause. The board may include
100 other considerations in the regulation, but the regulation must
101 address all of the following:
102 1. Accomplishments and productivity~T
103 2. Assigned duties in research, teaching, and service.;
104 3. Performance metrics, evaluations, and ratings~; and
105 4. Recognition and compensation considerations, as well as
106 improvement plans and consequences for underperformance.
107 5. Conditions that constitute cause for a post-tenure
108 review under this paragraph, including, but not limited to, poor
109 performance, negligence, inefficiency or inability to perform
110 assigned duties, insubordination, violation of any applicable
111 law or rule, conduct unbecoming a public employee, misconduct,
112 drug abuse, or conviction of any crime.
113 Section 2. Subsection (3) of section 1001.7065, Florida
114 Statutes, is amended, and paragraph (m) is added to subsection
115 (2) of that section, to read:
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Amendment No .
141 board. The president and the board are not required to consider
142 recommendations or opinions of faculty of the university or
143 other individuals or groups .
144 (a) The board of trustees may delegate its hiring
145 authority to the president; however, the president may not
14 6 delegate such hiring authority to anyone outside of the
147 executive management team of the president's office.
148 (b) A state university may not solicit pledges, except
149 pledges to uphold general and federal law, the United States
150 Constitution, and the State Constitution, or statements or
151 commitments for or against certain viewpoints about diversity,
152 equity, and inclusion, Critical Race Theory rhetoric, or
153 political identity or ideology , as part of any hiring,
154 promotion, disciplinary, or evaluation process, including as
155 part of applications for employment , promotion and tenure
156 applications, conditions of employment, job qualifications, job
157 descriptions, or performance evaluations, or as part of any
158 admissions or student disciplinary process, including as part of
159 any admissions applications or orientations. This paragraph
160 applies to all students and employees at the university,
161 including the president of the university.
162 (2) Each state university board of trustees may, at the
163 request of its chair, review any faculty member's tenure status
164 based on the considerations adopted in Board of Governors
165 regulation pursuant to s. 1001.706(6) (b) .
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Amendment No.
191 organization, or state university direct-support organization
192 may not shall expend any funds, regardless of source, to
193 purchase membership in, or goods and services from, any
194 organization that discriminates on the basis of race, color,
195 national origin, sex, disability gender, or religion.
196 (2) A Florida College System institution, state
197 university, Florida College System institution direct-support
198 organization, or state university direct-support organization
199 may not expend any state or federal funds to promote, support,
200 or maintain any programs or campus activities that :
201 (a) Promote the concepts listed ins . 1000.05(4) (a);
202 (b) Advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion;
203 (c) Promote or engage in political or social activism; or
204 (d) Include or espouse , as government speech or expressive
205 activity of the Florida College System institution or state
206 university or its direct-support organization speaking or acting
207 on the Florida College System institution's or state
208 university's behalf, preferential treatment or special benefits
209 to individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin,
210 sex, disability , or religion.
211
212 Student fees to support student-led organizations are permitted
213 notwithstanding any speech or expressive activity by such
214 organizations that would otherwise violate this subsection ,
215 provided that the public funds must be allocated to student-led
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Amendment No.
241 becoming more complex given its exposure to transformative
242 trends in the economy and environment. The purpose of the
243 institute is to respond to the ever-evolving insurance and risk
244 management industry and the present and emerging needs of the
245 state and its residents. The goals of the institute are to:
246 (1) Pursue technological innovations that advance risk
247 valuation models and operational efficiencies in the insurance
248 industry.
249 (2) Drive the development of workforce competencies in
250 data analytics, system-level thinking, technology integration,
251 entrepreneurship, and actuarial science.
252 (3) Leverage the University of Central Florida's world
253 class assets in data science, artificial intelligence, computer
254 science, engineering, finance, economics, and sales.
255 (4) Take advantage of the University of Central Florida's
256 robust portfolio of academic program offerings and draw on
257 faculty and industry experts in diverse fields, including
258 actuarial science, computer science, economics, engineering,
259 environmental science, finance, forensics, law, management,
260 marketing, and psychology.
261 (5) Develop and offer risk management and insurance
262 education, including education that recognizes risks in areas
263 such as the environment, pandemic disease, and digital security .
264 (6) Offer programs, workshops, case studies, and applied
265 research studies that integrate technology and artificial
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Bill No. PCS for HB 999 (2023)
Amendment No .
291 (a) Provide students with access to an interdisciplinary
292 hub that will develop academically rigorous scholarship and
293 coursework on the origins of the American system of government,
294 its foundational documents, its subsequent political traditions
295 and evolutions, and its impact on comparative political systems
296 Motivate students throughout the Florida State University to
297 become aware of the significance of government and civic
298 engagement at all levels and politics in general .
299 (b) Encourage civic literacy in the state through the
300 development of educational tools and resources for K-12 and
301 postsecondary students that foster an understanding of how
302 individual rights, constitutionalism, separation of powers, and
303 federalism function within the American system of government
304 Provide students with an opportunity to be politically active
305 and civically engaged.
306 (c) Model civic discourse that recognizes the importance
307 of viewpoint diversity, intellectual rigor, and an evidence-
308 based approach to history Nurture a greater awareness of and
309 passion for public service and politics.
310 (d) Plan and host forums to allow students and guests to
311 hear from exceptional individuals who have excelled in
312 government, industry, or civic engagement to highlight the
313 possibilities created by individual achievement, philanthropic
314 ideals, and entrepreneurial vision and interact with eHperts
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Bill No. PCS for HB 999 (2023)
Amendment No.
339 institutions of higher education to motivate , increase , and
340 sustain citizen involvement in public affairs.
341 Section 8. Subsection (3) is added to section 1004.64991,
342 Florida Statutes, to read:
343 1004.64991 The Adam Smith Center for the Study of Economic
344 Freedom.-
345 (3) In order to carry out the goals outlined in subsection
346 (2), the center is authorized to:
347 (a) Hire the necessary faculty and staff.
348 (b) Enroll students.
349 (c) Develop curriculum and offer new courses, including
350 honors courses, certificates, and major and minor programs.
351 (d) Award degrees.
352 (e) Hold events, including fundraisers.
353 (f) Fulfill other actions approved by the president of the
354 university.
355 (g) Generate resources based on student credit hour
356 enrollment in the same manner as a college within the
357 university .
358 Section 9. Subsection (3) of section 1007.25, Florida
359 Statutes, is amended to read:
360 1007.25 General education courses; common prerequisites;
361 other degree requirements.-
362 (3) The chair of the State Board of Education and the
363 chair of the Board of Governors, or their designees, shall
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Bill No. PCS for HB 999 (2023)
Amendment No .
89 ( C)
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99 (ca) Beginning with students initially entering a Florida
400 College System institution or state university in 2015-2016 and
401 thereafter, each student must complete at least one identified
402 core course in each subject area as part of the general
403 education course requirements. Beginning in the 2022-2023
404 academic year and thereafter, students entering a technical
405 degree education program as defined ins. 1004.02(13) must
406 complete at least one identified core course in each subject
407 area as part of the general education course requirements before
408 a degree is awarded.
109 ct+e) All public postsecondary educational institutions
410 shall offer at least one general education core course in each
411 of the identified subject areas and accept these courses as
412 meeting general education core course requirements upon the
413 transfer of credit for such course regardless of whether the
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Bill No. PCS for HB 999 (2023)
Amendment No.
439 selection and reappointment of specified personnel;
440 providing requirements for certain employment
441 contracts and responsibilities; requiring state
442 university presidents to annually present specified
443 information to such boards; amending s. 1004.06, F.S.;
444 prohibiting certain entities from expending specified
445 funds for certain purposes; providing exceptions;
446 authorizing the State Board of Education and the Board
447 of Governors to adopt certain rules and regulations,
448 respectively; creating s. 1004.3841, F.S.; creating
449 the Institute for Risk Management and Insurance
450 Education within the College of Business at the
451 University of Central Florida; requiring the institute
452 to be located in a specified county; providing goals
453 of the institute; amending s. 1004.6496, F.S.;
454 conforming a provision to changes made by the act;
455 amending s. 1004.6499, F.S.; renaming the "Florida
456 Institute of Politics'' as the "Florida Institute for
457 Governance and Civics"; revising the goals of the
458 institute; amending s. 1004.64991, F.S.; authorizing
459 the Adam Smith Center for the Study of Economic
460 Freedom within Florida International University to
461 take specified actions; amending s. 1007.25, F.S.;
462 revising the duties and responsibilities of specified
463 faculty committees relating to general education core
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COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
3/13/2023 3:00PM
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
HB 1247 : William L. Boyd, IV, Effective Access to Student Education Grants
D X Not Considered
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