By Rep. Shawn Harrison
In the 2015 Florida Legislative Special Session, the State House and Senate came together to pass a $79-billion budget that includes $400 million in tax cuts, returning money to the pockets of hard-working Floridians, and of special note, extending the normal, three-day âBack to Schoolâ sales tax holiday to 10 days. The 2015-16 budget allocates a record-breaking $19.7-billion in funding to Floridaâs public schools, approximately $7,097 per student. It was my pleasure to serve on the House K-12 committee, looking out for our New Tampa public school students. Continue reading