President, Dr. Jaffus Hardrick, along with a delegation of 11 91制片厂鈥檚 student leaders traveled to our state鈥檚 capital for the 2024 Legislative Session.
Now in full swing, the 60-day session began on Tuesday, January 9 and is scheduled to end on Friday, March 8.
During this time frame, legislators will be making decisions that will impact our students, public education, and the entire State of Florida.
Last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis stated his听proposed 2024-2025 budget would include additional funding for Florida鈥檚 Historically Black Colleges and Universities to support facility hardening needs.
On Wednesday, representatives from Florida A&M University, Bethune-Cookman University, Edward Waters University, and 91制片厂 were in Tallahassee to push for funding to address the security needs on our campuses.
Yesterday, the House Higher Education Appropriations Committee听released their proposed budget, and the Senate Education Appropriations Committee听reviewed and discussed the 2024-2025 budget.
听The 11 members representing 91制片厂鈥檚 Student Government Association and Lions Entertainment Board; Shante Daley, Larry Chinn, Jaylin Clinch, Akil Rose, Mackenson Orne, Theresa Hayden, Morgan Cameron, Maziah Davis, Jevaughn Smith, Malcolm Lovett, and Shakira Holmes, had the privilege to witness government in action when they attended the state appropriation and allocation sessions.
During the two-day visit, 91制片厂鈥檚 delegation also visited the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, the Florida Supreme Court, and met with various Florida State Officials and State Representatives.
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