Senator Sachs met with the Blue Ribbon Committee on Education to discuss research findings on a wide range of contemporary issues in education. These areas included:
Sen. Sachs speaks with the Blue Ribbon Committee on Education
- Magnet schools
- Charter schools
- Virtual schools
- Vocational schools
- Private schools
- Specialized schools
- Home schooling
- Traditional schools
In September, the Committee will begin scheduling visits to public schools. Senator Sachs encourages anyone with an interest in educational issues who would like to apply for a position on the Committee to contact the office.
Maria Sachs is a State Senator representing portions of Palm Beach and Broward Counties. She is a dynamic attorney, civic leader, and a champion for her constituents. She was elected by her peers to serve as Chairman of the Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation and was later appointed to serve on the prestigious Statewide Taskforce against Human Trafficking. She also travelled to Israel to promote stronger economic ties with Florida on trade missions in 2010 and 2011.
Maria is Vice Chair of Regulated Industries and Vice Chair of Military Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security. She also serves in the following committees: Higher Education; Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities; Reapportionment; Budget Subcommittee on Finance and Tax; Budget Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development Appropriations.
Maria has passed landmark legislation dealing with energy policy, veteran’s benefits, firefighter benefits, technology, our seniors, education, family law and criminal justice. Her legislative efforts have increased protection for homeowners, given opportunities to our teachers, safeguarded our seniors, and honored our veterans.
She looks forward to continuing to fight for you as Your State Senator in District 34!
Hello, I would like to find out more about the Blue Ribbon Education Committee. I googled it but couldn’t find any information. Are parents on the committee?
Thank you,
Genienne Navarro
Hi Genienne, Thank you for your interest! There are definitely parents on the committee- but at the moment activity has been suspended until the November 6th election. Maria has made it a point as State Senator to host committees to get people’s thoughts and ideas on topics like Education, and we hope that we can continue these efforts following her re-election. For more information on her campaign and ways to get involved, please contact info-at-mariasachs.com. Her thoughts on Public School Education can be found on the Issues tab, and some of her accomplishments in this field can be found under “Accomplishments” and throughout her “Blog”. Thank you