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State of Florida passes the Teddy Bridgewater Act

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This is so dumb on so many levels. Can we find another underpaid group who are now able to spend their own money on something they should not have to spend their own money on? How about teachers can spend their own money on school supplies? Or maybe a waitress can buy food for her customers?

And why $15,000? Seems incredibly arbitrary. Why not $50,000? or as much money as the coach wants to spend?

Only politicians could see this is an answer.
 
AtlAtty said:
This is so dumb on so many levels. Can we find another underpaid group who are now able to spend their own money on something they should not have to spend their own money on? How about teachers can spend their own money on school supplies? Or maybe a waitress can buy food for her customers?

And why $15,000? Seems incredibly arbitrary. Why not $50,000? or as much money as the coach wants to spend?

Only politicians could see this is an answer.
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Just an FYI. Teachers do spend their own money on school supplies. And that's not directed at you to be mean or anything. Just a general thing.
 
BeCanes said:
Just an FYI. Teachers do spend their own money on school supplies.
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this. i think they get a small stipend but nowhere near enough for really anything for the school year.

its sad that the people in charge of shaping future generations get paid the worst and put up with a lot of stress.

not a shock why kids are dumber and dumber and easily influenced by algos on their phone.
 
AtlAtty said:
This is so dumb on so many levels. Can we find another underpaid group who are now able to spend their own money on something they should not have to spend their own money on? How about teachers can spend their own money on school supplies? Or maybe a waitress can buy food for her customers?

And why $15,000? Seems incredibly arbitrary. Why not $50,000? or as much money as the coach wants to spend?

Only politicians could see this is an answer.
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this. if the teacher/coach is putting in their own money, it should be unlimited.
 
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BFD. Been going on for years. Unless you can expense or given a stipend then this is lipstick on a pig. I can't tell you how much I dropped as a youth coach. Not as a competitive advantage but some of my kids hadn't eaten before or after games. I also paid for their league fees because their parent or guardian just didn't have the money. They slept over night before games because I was the only avenue to get them there. I don't have a problem at all with what Teddy did, but a lot of high school coaches don't have that type of coin. A lot of these kids need help and guidance. Glad the legislature at least recognizes this. Much more is needed.
 
BeCanes said:
Just an FYI. Teachers do spend their own money on school supplies. And that's not directed at you to be mean or anything. Just a general thing.
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You are totally correct and this has been going on for years. My kids are 31 and 29 and I remember teachers requesting that parents donate school supplies because the teachers had to spend out of their own pockets. Thought it was ridiculous when they receive such low salaries.
 
RozayCane said:
As someone married to an elementary school teacher.. I can 100% confirm.

I’ve even contributed to supplies and food/snacks
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I'm an elementary school principal and my teachers routinely spend ridiculous amounts on supplies including clothes, backpacks, shoes socks, food. You name it. The state gives 300 to them and the district throws in a bit more depending on budget and grant funds that may be available. But never enough. We fund raise like crazy to try and offset as much as possible, but teachers will do whatever it takes for their kids to be Happy, safe and successful. Even if it means going broke.
 
BeCanes said:
Just an FYI. Teachers do spend their own money on school supplies. And that's not directed at you to be mean or anything. Just a general thing.
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This isn’t even close to the same thing. Schools are massively overfunded on a per student basis. If teachers are forced to pay for their own supplies, they should take it up with their unions and how that money is spent.

High school athletics, especially coaches, in most states are severely underfunded. With no Union or support system to fight for them.

***This is not an attack on you. Just a factual statement***
 
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AtlAtty said:
This is so dumb on so many levels. Can we find another underpaid group who are now able to spend their own money on something they should not have to spend their own money on? How about teachers can spend their own money on school supplies? Or maybe a waitress can buy food for her customers?

And why $15,000? Seems incredibly arbitrary. Why not $50,000? or as much money as the coach wants to spend?

Only politicians could see this is an answer.
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What are you implying? Someone else should pay for the HS football athletes uber trips and food? Like who, their parents? Totally agree.
 
AtlAtty said:
This is so dumb on so many levels. Can we find another underpaid group who are now able to spend their own money on something they should not have to spend their own money on? How about teachers can spend their own money on school supplies? Or maybe a waitress can buy food for her customers?

And why $15,000? Seems incredibly arbitrary. Why not $50,000? or as much money as the coach wants to spend?

Only politicians could see this is an answer.
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Is there a +1,000,000 emoji on this site?
 
rekofred said:
I'm an elementary school principal and my teachers routinely spend ridiculous amounts on supplies including clothes, backpacks, shoes socks, food. You name it. The state gives 300 to them and the district throws in a bit more depending on budget and grant funds that may be available. But never enough. We fund raise like crazy to try and offset as much as possible, but teachers will do whatever it takes for their kids to be Happy, safe and successful. Even if it means going broke.
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Can confirm, my cousin is an elementary principal in Laurens, SC

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