Education
Florida ranks third in the nation for best education system, according to U.S. News & World Report’s latest report (K-12 and Higher Education combined).
This year, the Florida Senate passed major, comprehensive K-12 education legislation that ensures all students in Florida have access to a world-class education by supporting our public schools teachers and giving parents the opportunity to choose the best education for their child. 2020 will be known as “The Year of the Teacher.”
Recognizing that Florida’s schools would not be what they are without the dedicated work of our teachers, the Florida Senate provided $500 million to increase teacher salaries.
We also increased access to school choice options for both low and middle-income families by raising the cap on total enrollment growth for the Family Empowerment Scholarship. This gives parents the opportunity to receive a voucher to enroll their child in the school that best fits their needs.
Finally, to ensure the safety and well-being of our student athletes, we approved the “Zachary Martin Act,” which adds safeguards to protect students participating in athletics and extracurricular activities during hot weather in order to prevent heat-related injuries or death.
