Florida Officials Propose $43 Million In Penalties For Districts In Violation Of Class-Size Rules

The AP (1/7, Kaczor) reports, "Florida education officials have proposed reducing state funding to school districts and laboratory and charter schools by about $43 million as penalties for violating class size limits." Still, that total "is far less than the $131 million the department had predicted before the school year began." Of the 35 districts in violation of class-size regulations, 25 have appealed so far. "Also, all three laboratory schools and 38 of 44 charter schools found in violation are appealing. The State Board of Education will consider the appeals when it meets Jan. 18 in Pensacola. The fines then must be approved by the Legislative Budget Commission, probably in February."