The Hillsborough County school district has spent nearly $1 billion on teachers, schools, and classroom additions since Florida passed a law forcing more of each. ...more

November 7, 2009

A meeting on Plant High expansion Tuesday showed it's proving unpopular among neighbors, who fear construction spillover in surrounding Palma Ceia, and Plant parents, who – despite assurances from officials – say more class space means more students. ...more

October 28, 2009

LAND O' LAKES - School officials say class-size requirements scheduled to take effect next year are impractical considering the financial strain school districts are facing across the state. ...more

October 12, 2008

The economic crisis and practicality have lawmakers and educators in the mood to put the brakes on Florida's class-size amendment for another year. ...more

October 9, 2008

The economic crisis and practicality have lawmakers and educators in the mood to put the brakes on Florida's class-size amendment for another year. ...more

October 8, 2008

Florida's class-size amendment, approved by voters in 2002, continues to influence school assignments. ...more

August 1, 2008

Barring changes by the Legislature, the state's class-size amendment is slated to take full effect in August as parental choices change. ...more

February 19, 2008

Hillsborough County school officials want parents to know their children may soon be turned away as the state's class-size amendment hits its final stage requiring caps on individual class sizes. ...more

December 12, 2007