Episode 14: Funding Public Education

February 20, 2024 00:36:01
Episode 14: Funding Public Education
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Episode 14: Funding Public Education

Feb 20 2024 | 00:36:01

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Show Notes

Listen as Jennifer Vigne talks with Holly Bullard, the Chief Strategy and Development Officer for the Florida Policy Institute. Jennifer and Holly discuss funding for public schools in Florida, comparing funding levels today to previous years and looking at why funding levels vary across the state. They explore ways to ensure all districts can provide the high-quality education found in Sarasota County. Along with discussing the importance of planning to keep education strong and the implications of the expansion of school choice, Holly highlights some of the upcoming Florida legislation around education.

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