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.
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TALLAHASSEE â Florida lawmakers on Thursday reached a deal on a sweeping $200 million proposal that would combine and significantly expand the stateâs voucher programs that help families pay for private schooling.
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, a push
that Democrats fought as they advocated for more oversight and accountability for private schools that will be getting state-funded vouchers.
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