Fla. Bill Requires High-Schoolers to Declare a Major

from National Public Radio

A measure moving through the Florida legislature would require high school freshmen to declare a major. Supporters say the measure would force students to focus on their education. Critics say 14-year-olds are too young to be making those kinds of decisions. Ami Difiore of Florida Public Radio reports.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, April 11, 2006