A new lawsuit backed by the Florida Education Association asks the courts to restrict funding for education options families rely on, including scholarships and charter schools.
The big picture:
This is not a new fight. Florida families have seen this playbook before. When parents gain more freedom, opponents turn to the courts to limit it.
The Florida Education Association previously backed litigation against Florida’s scholarship program and lost.
What we’re saying:
“Florida families should not have to defend their child’s education from repeat lawsuits by groups that oppose parent choice. This lawsuit would not improve education. It would narrow options for children who are learning in environments that work for them. That is not accountability. That is control.”
—Meaghan O’Brien, government affairs director, yes. every kid.
What they’re asking:
The lawsuit seeks to have Florida’s scholarship and charter systems declared unconstitutional as currently administered and to block funding from flowing to schools that do not meet the plaintiffs’ preferred set of rules.
Reality check:
Uniformity should not mean sameness. A child’s right to an education should not be limited to one government-assigned option.
Bottom line:
Florida should protect students, trust families, and keep building an education system as diverse as the kids it serves.
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