Florida's legislative leaders have vowed to tackle a long list of issues during their annual 60-day session, including the state's opioid crisis and allowing bullied students to go to private schools at taxpayer expense.

The Florida Legislature formally opened its session on Tuesday.

House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Senate President Joe Negron gave opening day speeches outlining their priorities.

Corcoran said students would no longer be "trapped" in public schools where they were being bullied.

Negron said he would push to expand financial aid for the state's highest performing students. He also said legislators would address Hurricane Irma response efforts.

Negron started his speech by asserting the Senate had "zero tolerance" for sexual harassment. A leading Republican state senator resigned last month after he was investigated for sexual misconduct.