(Adopted Fall 1980, Revised Fall 1984, Spring 1992, Fall 1997, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida recognize education is essential for the well-being and future of our democratic society. Public education ensures access to obtain the skills necessary for intellectual development and to become productive members of our global society. We are committed to actions which result in excellence in our public education system.

A. Public Stand on the Teaching Profession

(Adopted Fall 1981, Revised 1984, Fall 1992, Fall 1995, Fall 1997, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida support efforts to recruit, train, and retain the highest caliber of teachers and other educational professionals.

B. Public Stand On Graduation

(Adopted Fall 1993, Revised Fall 1997, Last Review Fall 2001)

The Junior Leagues of Florida support efforts to provide a variety of programs to enable all students to meet the requirements to graduate and be better prepared to compete in a global economy.

C. Public Stand on Education Funding

(Adopted Fall 1992, Revised Fall 1997, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida support funding and other resources to meet the needs of Florida's rapidly growing student population.

D. Public Stand on School Safety and Discipline

(Adopted Fall 1993, Revised Fall 1995, Fall 1997, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida support efforts and resources to ensure a safe school environment for all students and staff.

E. Public Stand on Literacy

(Adopted Fall 1993, Revised Fall 1997, Last Review Fall 2001)

The Junior Leagues of Florida support efforts to end illiteracy.

F. Public Stand on School Health Personnel

(Adopted Fall 1997, Last Review Fall 2001)

The Junior Leagues of Florida support efforts to place licensed health care professionals in Florida schools to provide the health services mandated by law.

G Public Stand on Arts Education, Physical Education, and Science and Technological Education

(Adopted Fall 1997, Revised Fall 1999, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida support initiatives that provide arts education in: Art Education and Cultural Enrichment, Physical Education, and Science and Technological Education in every Florida School.

H. Public Stand Of School Readiness

(Adopted Fall 1999, Last Review Fall 2001)

The majority of the Junior Leagues of Florida support efforts to ensure all pre-school children are given early education opportunities to become school ready.

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