Jason and Brenda were able to meet with several representatives this afternoon after today's committee, whom they wouldn't have been able to meet with if they hadn't spent the whole day at the Capitol.
They were also able to meet with Tomkow afterward, and said she was very gracious.
Brenda wants everyone to know that it's not over til it's over. We are not giving up. There is much work to be done, and Brenda and Jason are continuing to meet with representatives.
If you missed today's committee meeting, you can still watch the replay on the Florida House website here: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/VideoPlayer.aspx?eventID=9368
So what can parents do, at this point?
Stay tuned. We are waiting to see what happens next, and we will keep you updated when we know what the next phase is on this bill.
This is very encouraging. I was really disappointed in the posture that so many representatives communicated of just not caring about the "equipment" issue (and another dumb extrapolation! Buying a car!? Good grief!) and acting as if the only way to create accountability is this blanket ban.