Creator of the Good Dad Act Now Running for Miami-Dade School Board District 1 to Champion Children and Families
Dr. Bernard Wh Jennings, the driving force behind Ethan's Good Dad Act, a landmark family law now active in seven states, is running for the Miami-Dade County School Board in District 1. His campaign centers on extending his proven advocacy for children into local education policy for communities including North Miami, Miami Gardens, and Opa-Locka.
The nationwide movement known as Ethan's Good Dad Act began with one man's determination to change an unjust system, and that man is now asking the voters of Miami-Dade County School Board District 1 to send him to the board on their behalf. Dr. Bernard Wh Jennings, the sole initiator of the legislation that has reshaped family law in seven states and counting, is running for a seat on the Miami-Dade County School Board, and he is bringing with him a track record that no other candidate in this race can match.
The Good Dad Act was born out of Dr. Jennings's firsthand understanding of the challenges facing families in communities like North Miami Beach, North Miami, Opa-Locka, Miami Gardens, and Biscayne Gardens. The law was created to give children the opportunity to have the love, care, and support of both their parents, addressing a gap in family law that had left countless children without meaningful access to one or both of their caregivers. After successfully passing in the State of Florida, the legislation has expanded to six additional states and is now widely regarded as a nationwide movement with the potential to reach every corner of the country.
This achievement alone would be a remarkable legacy for any public servant, but for Dr. Jennings, it represents just one chapter in a lifelong commitment to the well-being of children and families. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Florida Memorial University, a role that requires him to oversee the strategic direction, financial health, and institutional integrity of one of South Florida's most important educational institutions. He also serves on additional community boards, contributing his expertise and leadership to organizations that serve the residents of District 1 and the broader region.
Dr. Jennings is a product of District 1 in the most personal sense. He attended public schools in the district as a young person, growing up in the same neighborhoods where he later raised his own family. He continues to live and work in District 1 today, giving him a daily, ground-level perspective on the issues that matter most to local parents and students. His connection to the community is not a campaign talking point but a lived reality that informs every aspect of his approach to public service.
His candidacy for the school board is grounded in the belief that the same principles that drove the Good Dad Act should guide public education policy. Children thrive when they have strong support systems, when the adults responsible for their care are empowered and engaged, and when institutions are held accountable for delivering results. Dr. Jennings has demonstrated his ability to translate these principles into concrete action at the state and national level, and he is now prepared to do the same at the local level as a member of the Miami-Dade County School Board.
For voters in District 1, the choice is clear. Dr. Jennings is not a candidate who will need months or years to learn the complexities of educational governance. His experience as a university board chairman, a legislative advocate, and a community leader has prepared him to contribute meaningfully from the very first day he takes office. He understands budgets, policy, stakeholder engagement, and the unique challenges facing public schools in diverse urban communities.
Parents, educators, and community stakeholders throughout North Miami Beach, North Miami, Opa-Locka, Miami Gardens, and Biscayne Gardens are invited to connect with Dr. Jennings and learn more about his plans for District 1. His campaign is built on transparency, accessibility, and a deep belief that every child in the district deserves a champion on the school board who has already proven what he can accomplish. Additionally, Dr Jennings is the Author of Ethan's Good Dad Act - A father turns his lemons into lemonade so that all Good Dads can take a sip! His book is ranked as one of Amazon's Best Sellers. This is the website to get a copy: www.EthansGoodDadAct.com
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