Larcenia J. Bullard (née Larcenia Roberts; October 29, 1947 – November 25, 2013) was an American politician and educator who served as a member of the Florida Legislature for over two decades. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented parts of Miami-Dade County in both the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate.
Early Life and Education Bullard was born in Tallahassee, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Florida A&M University in 1969 and a Master of Science degree in Educational Leadership from Florida International University in 1977. Prior to entering politics, she worked as a teacher and an assistant principal in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system.
Political Career
- Florida House of Representatives (1992–2000): Bullard was first elected to the Florida House in 1992, representing District 118. She served four terms, focusing on education, healthcare, and juvenile justice reform.
- Florida Senate (2002–2012): In 2002, she was elected to the Florida Senate representing District 39 (later redistricted to District 35). She served two terms.
- Leadership Roles: During her tenure in the Senate, Bullard served as the Chair of the Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs. She was also a member of the Appropriations Committee and the Education Pre-K–12 Committee.
- Legislative Focus: Her legislative priorities consistently centered on public education funding, child welfare, healthcare access for low-income families, and criminal justice reform, particularly concerning juvenile offenders.
Personal Life and Death She was married to Edward B. Bullard, who also served in the Florida Legislature (House of Representatives). Their son, Dwight Bullard, subsequently served in both the Florida House and the Florida Senate, making them a three-generation legislative family. Larcenia Bullard died on November 25, 2013, at the age of 66, following a period of declining health.
