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Council declines emergency resolution backing students; dozens of students urge action on AP/IB/CTE funding
Summary
Jacksonville City Council voted down an emergency procedural motion that would have fast-tracked a resolution urging the state to maintain funding for AP, IB, ACE and CTE programs. Dozens of students and parents filled the chamber during public comment to urge the council to act and to press state lawmakers in Tallahassee.
Jacksonville City Council on a voice/hand vote rejected an emergency procedural motion to advance a resolution urging an emergency request to Tallahassee to maintain or increase funding for Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), ACE, dual enrollment and career and technical education (CTE) courses. Council members then allowed an extended public comment period during which dozens of students, parents, educators and supporters addressed the council.
The failed emergency vote occurred during consideration of item identified in the record as an emergency request (item 1062025302). Council members voted on whether to treat the resolution as an emergency (a procedural step to send it immediately to Tallahassee). The presiding officer called for the emergency vote, and after debate the motion failed (members recorded the emergency as not passing in the meeting record). Council member statements show some members objected on the…
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