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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nDid you know that Florida\u2019s private school voucher program has experienced significant growth? Here are some key statistics and developments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Over 386,000 applications for school vouchers have been submitted statewide, surpassing the number of vouchers awarded last school year. (Source: Step Up for Students)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In its second year, Florida\u2019s school voucher program has increased by 75%. (Source: \u201cFlorida\u2019s private school vouchers soar, creating concern over impact to public schools\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were 488,580 vouchers given out. The number of vouchers awarded between last school year and this upcoming year soared by 74 percent statewide. (Source: \u201cFlorida\u2019s private school vouchers soar, creating concern over impact to public schools\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were over 1 quarter million applications approved. Step Up for Students, the non-profit organization managing the majority of applications, has approved over 250,000 applications for the universal school voucher program. (Source: \u201cOver 250K applications approved for Florida\u2019s universal private school voucher program\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Expansion and eligibility of the program has expanded to make all students eligible for taxpayer-backed vouchers, regardless of income level. Homeschoolers are also eligible to access the funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These statistics show evidence of the rapid growth and expansion of Florida\u2019s private school voucher program. There is a real problem with public schools across Florida. Many parents complain of public-school issues such as inadequacy, or shortage of teachers. Bussing issues, discipline issues with unruly students, bomb threats at public schools, shootings at public schools, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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