House Republicans Reeling From Opposition and Weak Defense of Parent Trigger
Most observers say that Rep. Carlos Truillo (R-Miami) was bested by a handful of Florida democrat legislators in this week’s Parent Trigger debate in the House. Not only did opponents out number supporters – 23 people speaking in opposition with four in support – the suggestion arose as to just how small the number of parents there are clamoring for what’s called a parent empowerment bill. From James Cal’s story in the Florida Current:
Who are these parents?” asked Donald Peace, a Pasco County teacher with 32 years of experience. He told the committee there is a lack of parents attending school meetings and parent-teacher conferences.Even Trujillo admitted that the turnaround provision is already mandated under federal law and went so far to say,
“If these parents were involved in their children’s education it would probably not be a failing school,” Peace said.