Issues
CIVIC Concern brings together state and national experts to develop workable solutions to the challenges facing Florida. Working with issue-area experts, elected officials and concerned citizens, CIVIC drives state policy changes that improve the quality of life for all Floridians.
Here, you can find information about critical issue areas and CIVIC's policy proposals. You'll also find specific actions you can take to make your voice heard and make a difference.
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2008 Education Reforms:
A Bold Step Forward, But Much Work Remains
While the 2008 Legislature will mostly be remembered for massive budget cuts to public education and other high-priority programs, lawmakers did take a bold first step to begin undoing the narrow focus of the flawed A-Plus public school accountability system in place since 1999. Learn about the changes, and about how you can participate in improving Florida's public schools.
Building World-Class Schools:
Read CIVIC's Expert Reports
While our state leaders have been trumpeting dramatic education reforms for the last eight years, Florida's schools continue to rank near the bottom in many important measures. Learn about the problems our education system faces and some real solutions we can implement to begin building world-class schools.
The Property Insurance Crisis:
Have we made progress...or are we worse off than before?
The legislation passed in the special session is likely to do more harm then good. What state leaders are touting as a big step forward is just a big gamble. Find out what really happened and how it could affect you.