This week, Florida House Speaker Paul Renner announced the chairmen for his 10 committees, naming Rep. Ralph Masullo to chair the Education and Employment Committee.
Massullo marks the 34th district at home, which includes Citrus County and part of southwestern Marion County.
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“I am honored to be selected for the position of Chief of Education and Workforce,” Masullo told Chronicle Friday.
“Education comprises nearly a third of our state budget. I personally believe that education is the key to solving most of society’s problems from poverty to crime. Even physical and mental health can be improved through education.”
“My goals are to continue to empower parents, support educators, develop early learning, and create programs to improve reading and math that have unfortunately declined nationally during the COVID pandemic,” he said.
Masulu also said he will focus on much-needed trades.
He said, “I want us to continue to emphasize skills training in our schools and adult opportunities through state and technical colleges as well as apprenticeships to improve our workforce.” “We currently have a shortage of skilled individuals in all trades. With a ready and competent workforce, we can encourage new industries in our state that will provide permanent, well-paying jobs for our citizens.”
The Commission on Education and Employment looks at matters related to the Florida education system, from early childhood education through post-secondary education, adult education, and job training. In addition, the commission has jurisdiction over policies and programs that provide opportunities for all Floridians to prepare for the workforce, according to Renner’s media release.
“Here in Citrus County, we have been blessed with great leaders on our school board and in the administration of our schools; both public and private. I am grateful for the experience they have shared with me over the years, particularly Thomas Kennedy whose talents and dedication to our students have earned him recognition on an international level. the state”.
The positions of Chairman of the Board of Directors were also held:
- Representative Tom Lake, Chairman of the Appropriations Committee.
- Representative Bob Rommel, Chairman of the Commerce Committee.
- Rep. Bobby Payne, chair of the Infrastructure Strategies Committee.
- Rep. Randy Fine, chair of the Health and Human Services Committee.
- Representative Tommy Gregory, chairman of the Judiciary Committee.
- Rep. Daniel Perez, chairman of the Rules Committee.
- Representative Lawrence McClure, chairman of the State Affairs Committee.
- Rep. Stan McClain, Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.
- Representative Mike Grant, chair of the Select Committee on Hurricane Resilience and Recovery.
