At a time when education policy can feel intensely divided, Florida House Bill 753 emerged as a masterclass in common-sense, bipartisan collaboration. Passing both chambers with unanimous, historic support (103–0 in the House and 34–0 in the Senate), this landmark law cuts red tape for school counselor hiring and guarantees fair, counselor-specific evaluation metrics.
Join the legislative leaders from both sides of the aisle who championed this bill, alongside advocacy leaders from the Florida School Counselor Association (FSCA). In this unique panel discussion, our lawmakers will pull back the curtain on how they found common ground, the power of counselor advocacy in the halls of the Capitol, and what this unified victory means for the future of student mental health and professional respect for Florida school counselors.