Scott signs scrutinized-companies bill at Orlando Jewish school

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Rick Scott was at an Orlando Jewish school Wednesday for a legislation signing ceremony and also speaking about additional security funds for Jewish schools

Scott signed the prohibition against contracting with scrutinized companies bill, or HB 545, at the Orlando Torah Academy, on Commodity Circle, at 2 p.m. The bill prevents companies on a “boycott Israel" list from bidding on any local or state government contracts for services.

“This bill shows the world that Florida will not do business with those that boycott Israel," Scott said during the signing.

Scott also discussed additional funding in the future budget that will provide $2 million for security at Florida Jewish day schools.

"Every student deserves to be able to learn in a safe environment and we will continue to do all we can to keep our students safe," Scott said.

For two months beginning in January 2017, a series of bomb threats were made to Jewish schools, cemeteries and synagogues, including several threats in the Orlando area.