Behind the numbers: Our analysis of Florida’s school voucher explosion
In 2023, the state lifted the income cap on its voucher program, opening the state scholarships to all. Here’s what we did to ...
Millions flow to wealthy families, pricey private schools under Florida’s supercharged voucher program
A 2023 reform has boosted voucher use by 67%, with one-quarter of state scholarships now going to families in the top income ...
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Critics question Florida's universal school vouchers as public funds used for theme parks
Florida passed a bill expanding eligibility for school vouchers to all students. While vouchers have been around for more ...
Lee administration won’t commit yet to competitive bid for Tennessee voucher contract
As Gov. Bill Lee is set to sign a statewide school voucher program into law, he has yet to confirm a competitive bid for a ...
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Florida’s growing school voucher program has a high price tag, analysts say
predicted a high price tag for Florida’s universal school vouchers, the independent non-profit’s analysts say it's coming true. A new report from the Institute finds the vouchers will cost the ...
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Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes record funding for Florida K-12 education
Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed education budget this week, and despite asking for a historic $29.7 billion for K ...
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Florida Education Association blasts Gov. DeSantis budget, says it doesn’t adequately fund public education
The Florida Education Association, a union representing teachers, support staff and higher education faculty, is blasting Gov ...
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Tennessee can learn from Florida's school choice success benefiting families | Opinion
The Tennessee General Assembly will consider Gov. Bill Lee's Education Freedom Act proposal to expand the Education Savings Account program statewide.
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Tennessee Gov. Lee renews push for school vouchers, adds hurricane relief and immigration to effort
Bill Lee on Wednesday doubled down on his efforts to enact universal school vouchers throughout Tennessee ... Meanwhile, in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a special session about Trump ...