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3 hours ago Share The bill is a large step in more than two decades of efforts by GOP leaders to offer vouchers to students. by: Jim Saunders News Service of Florida
also by: Tom Urban
Saying the state is blowing up “tired old narratives,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday, May 11, signed a measure designed to lead to a major expansion of school vouchers.
A family of four making nearly $100,000 a year could qualify for 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.
By Brian Mudd
Today’s entry:
You caught my attention when you mentioned Florida’s expanded voucher program will now include families who earn up to $100,000. I’d like more information on how it works. My family may be interested in using it.
Bottom Line: The maximum income threshold was one of three key areas of expansion in
HB 7045, aka Florida’s school choice bill. The three new additions are the inclusion of children of military families, special needs students, and the expansion of income eligibility from a maximum of $83,688 last year for families of four, to $99,375 this year.
The scholarships currently range from $6,775 in value to $7,250. In a change, all state scholarships are going to be handled by the state’s
DeSantis signs bill to majorly expand Florida s private school voucher program
By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban
Published
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.