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A West Virginia circuit court heard a case about the constitutionality of the Hope Scholarship, with ramifications for education in Florida.

DeSantis signs $200 million expansion in Florida for private school vouchers The measure is a continuation of a decades-long push to expand school choice in Florida, a move Republicans support and most Democrats have fought as they advocate for more oversight and accountability for private schools that get state-funded vouchers.     Surrounded by lawmakers, Florida Gov.Ron DeSantis speaks at the end of a legislative session, Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Capitol in Tallahassee. [ WILFREDO LEE | AP ] Published May 11 Updated May 11 MIAMI — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed into...

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs $200 million school choice plan Ana Ceballos and Colleen Wright, The Miami Herald © Joe Cavaretta/TNS Ron DeSantis leaves a West Palm Beach rally where he appeared live on "Fox and Friends" to sign a voting reform law. HIALEAH, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed into law a $200 million school choice plan that will pave the way for some 61,000 new students to become eligible for taxpayer-funded vouchers that will help families pay for private tuition and other education expenses. The measure is a continuation of a decades-long push to ex...

Florida lawmakers shift more public money to private schools After months of negotiations, House and Senate leaders agreed on legislation that would pave the way for about 61,000 new students to qualify for taxpayer-funded vouchers for private schools.   Updated 5 hours ago TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers on Thursday reached a deal on a sweeping $200 million proposal that would combine and significantly expand the state’s voucher programs that help families pay for private schooling. After months of negotiations, House and Senate leaders agreed on legislation that would pave the...

The Florida Legislature is moving toward a more expansive education landscape for students and families to go to private schools with public dollars.