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Saying the state is blowing up “tired old narratives,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a measure designed to lead to a major expansion of school vouchers.
DeSantis, during a ceremony at St. John the Apostle Catholic School in Hialeah, said the bill (HB 7045) will help provide educational choices to families who might otherwise struggle to pay private-school tuition.
“We will be doubling down on our commitment to supporting our working families and making sure they have the ability to get their kids into schools of their choices,” said DeSantis, who was flanked at the ceremony by Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, lawmakers and other supporters.
DeSantis signs controversial school voucher bill Gov. Ron DeSantis (Source: News Service of Florida) By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban | May 11, 2021 at 2:44 PM EDT - Updated May 11 at 2:44 PM
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WWSB) - Saying the state is blowing up “tired old narratives,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a measure designed to lead to a major expansion of school vouchers.
DeSantis, during a ceremony at St. John the Apostle Catholic School in Hialeah, said the bill (HB 7045) will help provide educational choices to families who might otherwise struggle to pay private-school tuition.
“We will be doubling down on our commitment to supporting our working families and making sure they have the ability to get their kids into schools of their choices,” said DeSantis, who was flanked at the ceremony by Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez, lawmakers and other supporters.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces school choice expansion for low-income children
HB 7045 allows low-income children to be eligible for private school scholarships
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday is making an education announcement during a stop in South Florida.
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HIALEAH, Fla. â Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced major and controversial changes to the Sunshine State s school choice program.
Speaking at St. John the Apostle Catholic School in Hialeah, the governor signed
HB 7045into law, which allows more children from low-income families to be eligible for K-12 private school vouchers, also known as scholarships.