House Votes Unanimously to Increase Options in Education

On Wednesday, the Florida House unanimously passed legislation that would strengthen two existing school choice programs. HB 15 by Rep. Jennifer Sullivan (R-Mount Dora) increases the per-student scholarship amount for high school students from low-income families served by the Florida Tax Credit (FTC) Scholarship Program. The measure also expands eligibility for the Gardiner Scholarship Program for children with special needs to include students with visual or hearing-impairment and other children who qualify for individualized education programs.

The Senate is advancing separate bills that strengthen the FTC program (SB 1314) and expand Gardiner scholarship eligibility (SB 902).

Participants in Catholic Days at the Capitol urged support for all three of the measures that advance parental empowerment in education.