In 2023, Florida became the first state in the nation to require public schools to ban the usage of cell phones during class time. Pursuant to the Technology in K-12 Public Schools law (CS/HB 379), section 1006.07(2)(f), Florida Statutes requires that local school boards not only adopt policy that prohibits the use of wireless devices […]
While students are settling into their new daily routines for the start of another school year, teachers have begun implementing their lesson plans for this academic term. In doing so, many educators are still questioning their responsibility under Rule 6A-10.085, part of the Parental Rights in Education law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis in 2022 […]
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The new school year has begun. We know you could easily fill your days with the many tasks needed to get students and staff settled into their classes and routines. And when the chaos of back-to-school tasks recedes, it will invariably make room for athletics, discipline, grading, testing, and more. Most of us join the […]
In an ever-changing educational landscape, it is crucial for schools and educational institutions to have comprehensive policy frameworks that align with the evolving needs of children and educators. Neola continues to craft policy changes and legal guidance to assist Florida districts through these challenges. We are here to serve as a reliable guide to establishing […]
“No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 By: Amanda Clapp Esq., Neola President and Board Chair […]
Now more than ever, policy has a direct impact on the quality of education provided to students. Effective education policies can help to reduce inequalities, promote social mobility, and ensure that students have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the workforce and in their personal lives. On the other hand, poorly designed education […]
On March 22, 2023 the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced several actions to expand support for and access to the school meal programs, including awarding $50 million in grants that will increase collaboration between schools, food producers and suppliers, and other partners to develop nutritious, appetizing school meals for kids. The department also announced $10 […]
We recently interviewed Neola’s Executive Director of Policy Services, Angela De Los Santos. Angela is an accomplished Senior Policy & Governance Leader with over 15 years of experience in public policy, policy services, and product development. With a proven track record of guiding thousands of governing boards to effectively manage local policies and procedures, Angela […]