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FL S1808

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Darryl Rouson

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Pinellas County Schools' Journeys in Journalism program on its 25th anniversary, operating since 2001
  • Founded at Melrose Elementary School by journalist Gelareh Asayesh Brown in partnership with the Tampa Bay Times, later expanding to John Hopkins Middle School and Lakewood High School as a district magnet program
  • Currently serves approximately 800 students across three schools, providing a continuous journalism education pathway from elementary through high school
  • Students produce work in multiple formats including audio, photography, print, and video, covering projects such as documentaries, interviews with officials and celebrities, and podcasts featuring local residents and businesses
  • Program alumni have pursued careers in journalism, media literacy, marketing, business, law, education, and nonprofit operations, with some receiving scholarships honoring program contributors

Legislative Description

Pinellas County Schools' Journeys in Journalism Program

Last Action

Adopted

3/5/2026

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