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and debate in Florida’s legislature over the course of the spring. The bill measures parent participation in factors like child tardiness and absenteeism, being well-rested and dressed properly for school, and completion of homework and test prep. It also grades parents for attending teacher conferences and PTA meetings.

While watching the television coverage and listening to parents and teachers being interviewed, I found wisdom on both sides. But the biggest issue is, frankly, that this bill is never going to pass. Like it or not, it has a snowball’s chance in hell.

The question I’d like to ask myself is: If I received a “needs improvement,” would it make me mad enough to go stomping up to the school to complain or would it cause me to become introspective and resolve to change?

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