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Approval of Hernando High School FBLA Field Trip

Original title: Approve an overnight field trip for Hernando High School’s FBLA Club Advisor, Lori Howie and the FBLA club member to attend the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) State Championship from April 17-19, 2026 in Sarasota, Florida.

Record date · April 14, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The school board has approved an overnight field trip for the Hernando High School club advisor and a student member to attend a state debate championship in Sarasota.

Why it matters

This action authorizes school-sanctioned travel for students and staff to participate in the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative State Championship from April 17-19, 2026.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Hernando High School FBLA Club

The club is authorized to travel for a state-level competition.

Directly affected

Lori Howie

The advisor is authorized to supervise the student during the overnight trip.

Key Facts

The school board approved an overnight field trip for Hernando High School's FBLA club.
The trip is for the FBLA Club Advisor, Lori Howie, and one FBLA club member.
The destination is the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) State Championship in Sarasota, Florida.
The trip dates are April 17-19, 2026.

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The agenda item is filed under number 26-3713.
The item was introduced on April 13, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is attending the field trip?

The Club Advisor, Lori Howie, and one FBLA club member.

When and where is the event taking place?

The event is the State Championship in Sarasota, Florida, occurring from April 17-19, 2026.

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Connected Entities

Sarasota, Florida, Lori Howie, Hernando High School and 1 more

locationSarasota, Florida“The location of the championship.”Map →

PersonLori Howie“FBLA Club Advisor attending the trip.”Map →

OrganizationHernando High School“The school sponsoring the FBLA club.”Map →

OrganizationFlorida Civics and Debate Initiative“The organization hosting the state championship.”Map →

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