(Jeb) Governor, 20 GOP legislators meet privately on education [View All]

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October 19, 2005

TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Jeb Bush convened a meeting of 20 Republican legislators over coffee and pastry Tuesday to promote his education agenda - behind closed doors.

In a Capitol conference room, Bush compared schools under Democratic rule with the changes that followed his A-plus plan in 1999. They include Florida Comprehensive Assessment Tests, grading of schools, bonuses for improving schools and vouchers, the most hotly debated change and one now facing a legal challenge.

"I think we've had the most dramatic reforms in the country and a lot of new members have come in," Bush said. He said he wanted the lawmakers to learn the details, "so they can be part of an army of people who can defend it and advance it."

Bush defended holding a secret meeting with some of the Legislature's most influential members, saying there was no discussion of coming legislation.

"Not everything has to be open to the press," Bush said.


http://www.sptimes.com/2005/10/19/State/Governor__20_GOP_legi.shtml


Once again Jeb is clearly violating FL Sunshine laws, but of course those laws never apply to him.