Howell, Scott <Scott.Howell@myfloridahouse.gov>Tue, Jan 27, 2015 at 2:59 PM
To: XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
Dear XXXXXXXXXX,
Thank you for your email regarding Common Core. Speaker Crisafulli has asked me to respond on his behalf.
We want to ensure that Florida students are offered a high-quality education that prepares them for successful, rewarding careers and provides our state with a well-educated workforce. There is common ground among educators, families and legislators on how to achieve that goal. In Florida, we have adopted education standards tailored to the needs of our students. They were, and continue to be, the Next Generation Sunshine State Standards.
On February 18, 2014, the State Board of Education (SBE) adopted revised standards designed to equip Florida's students to be college and career ready when they graduate from high school. No other state has our exact standards. These standards contained 98 changes from Common Core. We believe these standards best meet the needs of Florida students.
While the Legislature does not set school curricula, please be assured that Speaker Crisafulli will keep your thoughts in mind as the Legislature discusses education Legislation this session.
Best regards,
Scottie Howell
Director of Open Government