Dear FEA Members,
The 2022 legislative session will kick off tomorrow, and education is sure to be a hot button issue.
The Florida Education Association and our locals are committed to ensuring Florida’s PreK-12 schools along with our colleges and universities become the strongest in the nation, and provide a world-class education for every child, regardless of ZIP code, race, background or ability.
These next two months are important. You and your colleagues are the experts when it comes to public education and is imperative that you make your voice heard in the state capitol. You can get involved by visiting our
2022 Legislative Session page. On this page you can find opportunities for you to take action on education issues, a comprehensive list of priority bills that we are tracking, talking points on important issues and more. Please sign up to receive text updates about important legislation by texting edactivist to 22394, or you can click here to learn about other ways to stay connected.
In solidarity,
Andrew Spar, President
Florida Education Association
NEA, AFT, AFL-CIO
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