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Katharine T. Harris-Walls & Tiffany S. Tan<\/em><\/p>\n

UF Education Policy Resear<\/em>ch Center Policy Brief<\/em>
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In an effort to promote understanding and transparency regarding the 2024 K-12 education legislation in Florida, the UF Education Policy Center presents this brief. The purpose of this brief is to provide a concise explanation of the key components of several potentially impactful bills in a user-friendly manner accessible to the general public. It is important to note that this brief is explanatory and does not offer evaluations of or endorsements of the legislation reviewed. The goal is to provide readers unbiased information on the content and potential impact of the legislation.<\/p>\n

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