Reply #12: The vote in FL may come early this morning. From 38 minutes ago.... [View All]

http://www.wtsp.com/news/mostpop/story.aspx?storyid=129382&provider=top

"Update:Midnight

House legislators enter their 8th hour of debate over SB6/HB7189. The discussion on the floor began just before 5pm Thursday. There are about 20 more representatives left to speak before a vote can be taken.

Update:10:00pm

House representatives continue debating SB6/HB7189 on the House floor. Those in support of the bill say it will put the highest qualified teachers in the classroom and pay them for their work through merit pay. Those who oppose the say Florida will lose many of its best teachers. Some opponents worry the details of the bill haven't been worked out. Supporters say those details can be worked out after the bill is passed.

Update:6:45pm

House legislators take a break will return to chambers at 7:15pm.

You can follow the debate and listen for the vote by clicking below.

http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/

Update:6:25

Tallahassee,Florida-House legislators have left for the end one of the most controversial education bills SB6/HB7189. The bill ties teacher salaries and evaluations to student test scores and eliminates teacher tenure."