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PROGRESS MADE IN SCHOOL FIRE CODE CORRECTIONS

CONTACT: Alberto M. Carvalho
305-995-4638

November 2, 2000


At a meeting yesterday regarding Miami-Dade County Public Schools' compliance with Florida's fire code, Federal Magistrate William Turnoff noted that he has monitored corrections and is satisfied with the progress made in bringing schools up to code. Counsel for Florida Education Commissioner Tom Gallagher also expressed satisfaction with progress made.

The meeting was held as part of an agreement in a lawsuit which seeks to bring schools into compliance with the fire code.

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