# Florida Student Policy Forum


## Posts

- [Room to Grow: How Minimum Lot Sizes Are Shrinking Housing Opportunities in Florida](https://floridastudentpolicyforum.org/room-to-grow-how-minimum-lot-sizes-are-shrinking-housing-opportunities-in-florida/): Owning a home is often seen as the cornerstone of the American Dream, but for many Floridians, that dream is slipping further away. Across the state, laws mandating minimum lot sizes— a zoning regulation that defines the smallest amount of land required for a home to be built—disproportionately affect low-income Floridians. By prioritizing space over [&hellip;]
- [Policy Spotlight: Reducing Recidivism Through Affordable Prison Phone Calls](https://floridastudentpolicyforum.org/policy-spotlight-reducing-recidivism-through-affordable-prison-phone-calls/): The ability to make phone calls is one that often goes unrecognized. Those attending school in a different state, those stationed overseas, or those wanting to chat with friends rely on phone calls in an increasingly digital world to keep in touch with loved ones. This privilege is so vital that Americans spent 2.4 trillion [&hellip;]
- [Discipline or Damage? The Educational Harms of Corporal Punishment in Florida Schools](https://floridastudentpolicyforum.org/discipline-or-damage-the-educational-harms-of-corporal-punishment-in-florida-schools/): Parents send their children to school, not just for lessons in math or reading, but to equip them with the tools to be successful later in life. Schools are meant to be spaces that foster students’ academic, social, and emotional development, ensuring that students reach their full potential. However, for many Florida students, the practice [&hellip;]
- [From the Classroom to the Capitol: How a Student Organization is Creating Tangible Change](https://floridastudentpolicyforum.org/from-the-classroom-to-the-capitol-how-a-student-organization-is-creating-tangible-change/): At 6 p.m. on a Tuesday, thirty students make their way to Room 0021, an unassuming classroom on the ground floor of the University of Florida’s Weil Hall. While the club meetings take place in the classroom, the club’s efforts extend much further—in just three years, the students of Florida Student Policy Forum are directly [&hellip;]

## Pages

- [Upcoming Events](https://floridastudentpolicyforum.org/upcoming-events/)
- [About Us](https://floridastudentpolicyforum.org/): Florida Student Policy Forum is a student-led, nonpartisan public policy organization that advocates for common sense policies&nbsp; in the state of Florida. Our members conduct research on policies of interest to them, draft bill proposals, and meet with elected officials to advocate for these policies. Additionally, students receive the opportunity to learn more about public [&hellip;]
- [Join Us!](https://floridastudentpolicyforum.org/join-us/): Join our GroupMe to stay updated on club events and involvement opportunities!
- [Articles](https://floridastudentpolicyforum.org/articles-3/): Études offers comprehensive consulting, management, design, and research solutions. Every architectural endeavor is an opportunity to shape the future. Leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of tomorrow. The revitalized art gallery is set to redefine cultural landscape. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to excellence, we create spaces that inspire, elevate, and [&hellip;]
- [Our Executive Board](https://floridastudentpolicyforum.org/39-2/): Meet the team behind the Florida Student Policy Forum! Our executive board includes students with different majors, experiences, and policy interests. Their one thing in common? They all want to take a hands-on approach to inspiring real legislative change in Florida. Jacob Kaplan President Elliana Boyarshinov Vice President Caitlyn Gonzalez Director of Communications Reagan Lowe [&hellip;]


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