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TALLAHASSEE - 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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Said Gov. Ron DeSantis: “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.
Among other things, it strips away current restrictions, such as a requirement of previous enrollment in public schools before students can receive vouchers.
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.
DeSantis signs bill to majorly expand Florida s private school voucher program
By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Saying the state is blowing up tired old narratives, Florida 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 announces school choice expansion for low-income children May 11, 2021 at 12:56 PM EDT - Updated May 11 at 1:51 PM
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. We really believe that empowering parents to have the widest variety of educational choice for their kids is a recipe for success, DeSantis said.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces school choice expansion
Gov. DeSantis announces school choice expansion May 11, 2021 at 10:10 AM EDT - Updated May 11 at 12:46 PM
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday made an education announcement during a stop in South Florida.
The governor held a news conference at St. John the Apostle Catholic School in Hialeah and signed
HB 7045, which repeals the Gardiner and McKay Scholarship Programs for special needs students, and transition those children into the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program.
The bill also allows more children from low-income families to be eligible for K-12 private school vouchers, also known as scholarships.
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