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Florida's school choice program has revealed significant issues, with over $400m in taxpayer-funded education vouchers remaining unused. Approximately 500,000 students have accepted these vouchers, yet many are not utilizing the funds, leading to concerns about accountability. State Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) remarked: "Hundreds of millions of dollars have been sitting unspent in so-called scholarship accounts where they could have been funding our public schools." In response to a recent audit highlighting a lack of oversight, lawmakers are proposing reforms for 2026, including measures to recover unspent funds more efficiently. The proposed legislation, FL SB318 (26R), aims to shorten the time frame for deeming accounts inactive and enhance communication with parents regarding voucher balances.
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California has invested over $5bn in early childhood education, yet kindergarten remains optional for 5-year-olds. Legislators are set to introduce a bill to mandate kindergarten, with advocates like Patricia Lozano, executive director of Early Edge California, emphasizing its importance: “Kids need to be around other kids, they need to be learning. It matters.” Despite the benefits, including higher test scores and graduation rates, about 5% of families opt out, often due to logistical issues or lack of awareness, particularly among Latino families. State Sen. Susan Rubio argues that the optional status discourages disadvantaged families from enrolling. While previous attempts to mandate kindergarten faced budgetary concerns, Rubio remains hopeful for the new bill's success, citing significant legislative turnover. “There are so many benefits to kindergarten, especially for the kids who need it the most,” Lozano said.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has highlighted that Texas has more public high schools in the nation's top 150 than any other state, posting on X: "Another step on the path to being #1 in education." Among these, three San Antonio campuses made the list: BASIS San Antonio-Shavano Campus, Young Women's Leadership Academy, and Health Careers High School. BASIS San Antonio-Shavano, ranked No. 58, and Young Women's Leadership Academy, ranked No. 98, both boast 100% AP participation and graduation rates. Health Careers High School, ranked 137th, also has a 100% graduation rate and a 94% AP participation rate. However, Abbott's definition of “public high school” is questioned, as admission to these schools is based on a lottery or application process, limiting access for local residents.
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Florida
Florida's school choice program has revealed significant issues, with over $400m in taxpayer-funded education vouchers remaining unused. Approximately 500,000 students have accepted these vouchers, yet many are not utilizing the funds, leading to concerns about accountability. State Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) remarked: "Hundreds of millions of dollars have been sitting unspent in so-called scholarship accounts where they could have been funding our public schools." In response to a recent audit highlighting a lack of oversight, lawmakers are proposing reforms for 2026, including measures to recover unspent funds more efficiently. The proposed legislation, FL SB318 (26R), aims to shorten the time frame for deeming accounts inactive and enhance communication with parents regarding voucher balances.
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