Hillsborough County Schools

The State Board of Education will meet Wednesday to examine LGBTQ support guides and bathroom policies for transgender students in 10 school districts — including Hillsborough County — to make sure they comply with state law.

The difference between the yes and no votes is so small, it triggers an automatic recount.

Hillsborough School District leaders are preparing to welcome students back this fall with the school year starting in just a week.

COVID-19 protocols are somewhat relaxed, including optional masks, but school districts suggest students who are experiencing symptoms should stay home.

Three counties in the greater Tampa Bay region are increasing the cost of breakfast and lunch for students compared to the last time students paid for meals during the 2019-2020 school year.

In 2019, there were 28 Hillsborough schools with D or F grades. Now, that number is down to five.

In a student-run survey, 64% of Chamberlain High School students voted to change the mascot. But only about 30% of the student body participated.

School districts will still serve as sponsors and ultimately be in charge of monitoring the charter schools once they're approved.

Sarasota is at least the third area school district to address bus driving shortages.

Pasco County schools will have an increased law enforcement presence, while officials expressed sadness and urged students to report suspicious activity and reach out if they're struggling to cope with the tragedy.

Hillsborough County School officials are working to find alternate ways to get funding.

The possible pay raises for school bus drivers was discussed the same day the Florida House approved slashing funding for Hillsborough County and 11 other school districts.