Title
APPROVAL OF 2024 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
Description
The District’s legislative agenda is established each year by the Board, Superintendent, and staff. The issues included on this platform guide our advocacy at the state and local levels.
During the September 19 workshop, the board discussed a variety of topics and issues to include on its legislative agenda. From that discussion, as well as the assistance and recommendations of our contracted lobbyist, a list of five legislative priorities has been established along with an appropriations request for the SCS 2024 legislative agenda.
Gap Analysis
The legislative agenda guides our advocacy with local legislators both in Sarasota County and through our contracted lobbyist in Tallahassee.
Previous Outcomes
During the 2023 legislative session, many items included on the District’s legislative agenda were addressed. Among these were increased funding for mental health programs, increased funding for teacher recruitment/retention goals, and a $1M appropriation for the Suncoast Technical College Regional Fire/EMS Training Facility.
Expected Outcomes
Once approved, items on this legislative agenda will be given to our contracted lobbyist to provide direction for advocacy and expected results so they can begin their work on these issues.
Strategic Plan Goal
Recommendation
That the Board approve the 2024 Legislative Agenda as presented.
Contact Information
CHRIS PARENTEAU chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net
TERRY CONNOR terry.connor@sarasotacountyschools.net
Financial Impact
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