Children: John Ellis “Jeb” Jr., 1983; Noelle Lucilla, 1977; George Prescott, 1976
Education: University of Texas, B.A. in Latin American Studies, 1974
Religion: Catholic (converted – was Episcopalian)
Other Facts
Second-oldest son of former President George H.W. Bush and younger brother of former President George W. Bush.
Speaks fluent Spanish.
Known for his Florida education reform: introducing a school voucher program, supporting charter schools, implementing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), and banning using race as a factor in university admissions.
Timeline
1987-1988 – Florida Commerce Secretary.
1989-1993 – Father George H.W. Bush serves as the 41st president.
1994 – Loses the gubernatorial race to Governor Lawton Chiles (D-FL).
Jeb Bush Fast Facts
Personal
Birth place: Midland, Texas
Father: George H.W. Bush, 41st president of the United States
Children: John Ellis “Jeb” Jr., 1983; Noelle Lucilla, 1977; George Prescott, 1976
Education: University of Texas, B.A. in Latin American Studies, 1974
Religion: Catholic (converted – was Episcopalian)
Other Facts
Second-oldest son of former President George H.W. Bush and younger brother of former President George W. Bush.
Speaks fluent Spanish.
Known for his Florida education reform: introducing a school voucher program, supporting charter schools, implementing the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT), and banning using race as a factor in university admissions.
Timeline
1987-1988 – Florida Commerce Secretary.