Tag: David Simmons
Diaz proposes another scholarship to eliminate FTC waiting list
TALLAHASSEE – Florida state Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. on Thursday said Senate leaders hope to implement a “Family Empowerment Scholarship” to eliminate a waiting list for the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship for lower-income families. Gov. Ron DeSantis made a similar pledge last week, saying he wanted to create an “Equal... READ MOREHope Scholarship, school choice oversight bills clear Fla. Senate panel
A Florida Senate panel advanced a proposal to create a...
READ MOREFla. Senator proposes education funding overhaul (Updated)
The Florida Senate this morning has teed up debate on...
READ MOREFlorida Legislature approves massive education bill
Nearly 200 of Florida’s lowest-performing public schools would have to...
READ MORESpecial guest helps introduce Florida scholarship legislation
The Florida Senate had a guest in the chamber to...
READ MOREPrivate school choice bills get bipartisan support from Fla. Senate panel
A pair of bills that would strengthen Florida private school...
READ MOREFla. Senate seeks common ground on ‘Schools of Hope’
Key members of the Florida Senate hinted they could get...
READ MOREFla. lawmakers closer to answer on charter school facilities
Florida lawmakers are moving closer to an agreement that would...
READ MOREFla. lawmakers face conundrum on charter school facilities funding
Top Florida senators say they’re prepared to create a stable,...
READ MOREBill would boost Florida special needs scholarships
The nation’s largest education savings account program would triple in...
READ MOREFlorida’s low facilities funding may deter top charter school operators
KIPP Jacksonville became Florida’s first successful attempt to lure a...
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