TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Jan. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gov. DeSantis has
issued an official proclamation declaring Jan. 23-Jan. 29 Florida School Choice Week. The
proclamation from Gov. DeSantis comes on the heels of a year of
historic school choice expansions nationwide, including the
expansion of Florida's voucher,
tax-credit scholarship, and education savings account policies.
The proclamation highlights Florida's nationwide leadership in offering
families choice opportunities, including the funding of "more than
192,000 scholarships, more than 55% of which were funded with
private donations, for students with special needs, students from
low-middle income families, students who have endured bullying, and
students who struggle with reading."
In issuing the proclamation, Gov. DeSantis joins a bipartisan
group of more than 30 governors and more than 400 state, city and
county leaders across the U.S. who have recognized the Week. This
year marks the twelfth annual School Choice Week, which will
feature more than 26,000 events nationwide.
Families will celebrate Florida School Choice Week with more
than 3,000 events and activities across the state, planned by
parents, teachers, and other community members. These fairs,
informational sessions, rallies, and more aim to inspire
conversations about the school choices parents have or want for
their children, and encourage families to play an active role in
their children's education.
"Florida families have shown
time and time again how deeply they care about their children
having access to diverse learning opportunities through different
school types and scholarship programs," said Andrew Campanella, president of National School
Choice Week. "We are grateful to Gov. DeSantis for officially
recognizing the importance of educational choice, and we cannot
wait to see pictures of all the wonderful events happening across
Florida."
National School Choice Week shines a spotlight on effective K-12
education options for children. As a not-for-profit effort, the
Week focuses equally on traditional public, charter, magnet,
online, private, and home education options. Every January,
participants plan tens of thousands of events and activities ––
such as school fairs, open houses, and student showcases –– to
raise awareness about school choice across all 50 states.
Year-round, National School Choice Week develops resources and
guides to assist families searching for schools or learning
environments for their children. The effort is nonpolitical and
nonpartisan and does not advocate for legislation.
For more information, visit schoolchoiceweek.com/florida.
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