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Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a measure aimed at leading to a major expansion of school vouchers in Florida.
Passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature last month, the bill is the largest step in more than two decades of efforts by GOP leaders to offer vouchers to students.
Among other things, the bill increases an income threshold to 375% of the federal poverty level, meaning a family of four making nearly $100,000 a year could qualify for vouchers. DeSantis spoke before the signing at a South Florida Catholic school.
“We will be doubling down on our commitment to supporting our working families and making sure they have the ability to get their kids into schools of their choices,” said the governor.
Credit Dave Dunwoody, WUWF Public Media
Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a measure aimed at leading to a major expansion of school vouchers in Florida.
Passed by the Republican-controlled Legislature last month, the bill is the largest step in more than two decades of efforts by GOP leaders to offer vouchers to students.
Among other things, the bill increases an income threshold to 375% of the federal poverty level, meaning a family of four making nearly $100,000 a year could qualify for vouchers. DeSantis spoke before the signing at a South Florida Catholic school.
“We will be doubling down on our commitment to supporting our working families and making sure they have the ability to get their kids into schools of their choices,” said the governor.