Legal Basis For Education in Florida

Question 1

Morrill Act of 1862

Answer 1

Creation of land grant colleges like Florida A and M University and University of Florida

Question 2

Article Nine of the Florida Constitution

Answer 2

Creates general authority tot he Florida legislatures to create a uniform system of free public schools (reason for no fee for books)

Question 3

6A Rules

Answer 3

Florida Administrative Code located in Section 6A

Question 4

Board of Education 1) members 2) who appoints them

Answer 4

7 members appointed by governor

Question 5

What is Home Rule?

Answer 5

Local School Boards have authority to enact policies and implement them. They can’t go against the state or federal laws.

Question 6

Tort

Answer 6

unfairly causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person

Question 7

The Florida Governmental Immunity Act

Answer 7

Within three years, injured person can file a lawsuit but school needs to be informed. Superintendent will receive a letter with explanation of the injury and cost of the claim. Within 6 months,

Question 8

what is the process when there is a tort claim.

Answer 8

Let the superintendent know and he will let the insurance company deal with the tort claim.

Question 9

what is reservation of rights?

Answer 9

if the insurance company is no going to cover the claims, it sends the letter called reservation of rights.