The bill would enumerate rights of parents related to health care and education. But critics contend it could turn physicians into criminals if they provide care to children without first getting parental consent.
Some of the state’s largest physician associations are asking Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill (HB 241) that would put into law a “parents’ bill of rights.”
The bill would enumerate rights of parents related to health care and education. But critics contend it could turn physicians into criminals if they provide health care to children without first getting parental consent.
“Many physicians in Florida volunteer their time to serve as team physicians for a variety of high school, middle school and elementary athletic events. Physicians also serve at many non-school sponsored team events, and many are asked to intervene even when simply observing an event,” a letter requesting the veto said.
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Donors rely on accountability
We relied on Nate Bruckner, who in five years as United Way of Indian River County’s director of community impact has become an expert on the agencies. He also knows how much donors care about nonprofits successfully reaching goals to help people in need.
“You want to make sure they’re being run as businesses, even if they’re nonprofits,” he said, adding that transparency is critical.
Meredith Egan, who became CEO in January after almost seven years with the agency, concurred.
“It really needs to be about the impact (these agencies have),” she said, noting the agency hoped to distribute about $1.8 million this year. “We’re trying to get away from being seen as just a fundraising organization.”
DeSantis signs early education bill into law during Vero visit May 4, 2021 at 11:26 AM EDT - Updated May 4 at 7:11 PM
Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped in Indian River County on Tuesday to sign two bills into law that aim to better prepare the youngest students for success in school.
HB 419 and HB 7011 collectively focus on improving VPK monitoring and screening and boosting literacy skills.
DeSantis signed the bills into law at Childcare Resources of Indian River.
He was joined by State Sen. Gayle Harrell, R-Stuart, State Rep. Erin Grall, R-Vero Beach, State Sen. Debbie Mayfield, R-Melbourne and State Rep. Vance Aloupis, R-Miami, for the announcement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs early education bill into law during Vero Beach visit This policy is all about empowering parents and families, State Rep. Erin Grall says
Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped in Indian River County on Tuesday to sign two bills into law that aim to better prepare the youngest students for success in school.
Posted at 11:18 AM, May 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-04 18:59:05-04
VERO BEACH, Fla. â Gov. Ron DeSantis stopped in Indian River County on Tuesday to sign two bills into law that aim to better prepare the youngest students for success in school.
HB 419 and HB 7011 collectively focus on improving VPK monitoring and screening and boosting literacy skills.