Governor Ron DeSantis is speaking out against a bill that would limit his power to help pick or remove presidents at Florida’s public universities and colleges. House Bill 1321 was co-introduced by Republican State Representative Michelle Salzman and Democratic State Representative Anna Eskamani. It has a companion bill in the Senate. The bill would make searches for university and college presidents public again at Florida’s public institutions of higher learning. It would also stop the Board of Governors from making final hiring or firing decisions, placing this power back in the hands of university search committees and boards of trustees. DeSantis said without his oversight, universities and colleges could “restore woke” on Florida college campuses. Several important Florida presidencies will be up for grabs soon, including in Central Florida, as University of Central Florida President Alexander Cartwright’s current contract is up in 2026.
Considering the possiblity of losing our president to uf, this is an import bill. I would guess that Ron vetos it if it is passed.
DeSantis, legislature fight over who gets to pick university presidents
The governor and Board of Governors wouldn’t have a say in the hiring or firing of presidents, under proposed legislation.
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Considering the possiblity of losing our president to uf, this is an import bill. I would guess that Ron vetos it if it is passed.
