S3E15 Inside the 2026 Session: What's Ahead for Sarasota County Schools and Students

Education Conversations

May 13 2026 | 00:26:43

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Show Notes

In this episode of Education Conversations, Jennifer Vigne sits down with Sarasota County Schools’ Supervisor of Government Affairs, Chris Parenteau, to unpack the 2026 legislative session and what it means for local students, families, and public education. From school funding and scholarship accountability to long-term sustainability and innovation, this timely conversation offers valuable insight into the future of education in Sarasota County.

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