Florida Teachers Could Get Help Buying PPE

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – House and Senate proposals question to adhd idiosyncratic protective instrumentality to a database of items teachers tin acquisition with wealth from the state.

Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral, filed the Senate mentation (SB 1376) connected Tuesday aft a akin measurement (HB 919) was filed this period by Rep. Travaris McCurdy, D-Orlando.

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The measures would see items specified arsenic masks and shields, gloves and goggles arsenic allowable expenditures nether the Florida Teachers Classroom Supply Assistance Program.

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Lawmakers launched the programme to assistance teachers wage for schoolroom materials without having to usage their ain money. Under the program, schoolhouse districts are provided with pre-loaded debit cards that teachers tin usage to acquisition supplies.

The proposals were filed for information during the 2022 legislative session, which volition statesman connected January 11.

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