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 ...
Florida’s supercharged voucher program sends millions to wealthy families, pricey private schools
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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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 ...
In the Wild West of School Voucher Expansions, States Rely on Untested Companies, With Mixed Results
States are handing multimillion-dollar contracts to a handful of fledgling private companies to manage the rapidly growing, ...
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How taxpayer money is funding private religious schools
In the past few years, school vouchers have become universal in a dozen states, including Florida and Arizona. Proponents are ...
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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Molina: Voucher bill reduce chances for future teacher pay raises, well-funded classrooms
Gov. Abbott and Lt. Gov. Patrick say they want to raise teacher pay, but, if finally enacted, SB 2, the voucher bill passed by the Senate, would make it increasingly more difficult for public school ...
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Florida Education Association blasts Gov. DeSantis budget, says it doesn’t adequately fund public education
This budget proposal is legislators' chance to take a bold stand and commit to our students, educators and their constituents ...
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Critics question Florida's universal school vouchers as public funds used for theme parks
In 2023, Florida passed a bill expanding eligibility for school vouchers to all students. While vouchers have been around for more than 20 years, the now-universal voucher program allows any ...