DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REMINDS FAMILIES TO GEAR UP FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESS OFFICE (850) 245-0413
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION REMINDS FAMILIES TO GEAR UP FOR BACK TO SCHOOL
- Tax-free holiday weekend is August 3-5 -
Tallahassee, Fla., August 2, 2012 – Florida’s teachers, parents, and students have an opportunity to shop tax-free on August 3-5, 2012, as our state celebrates the annual tax-free holiday. The 2012 Florida Legislature authorized a three-day back to school sales tax holiday so that Floridians will be able to purchase specific school supplies, clothing and footwear without paying state and local taxes. During the holiday, Floridians will not pay tax on specific items of clothing and footwear that cost $75 or less, as well as certain school supplies that cost $15 or less.
“I would like to remind Florida’s families of this great opportunity to help students gear up for the back-to-school season,” said Commissioner of Education Gerard Robinson. “Getting ready to go back to school can be expensive for families across the state, and the tax-free holiday is one way that Floridians can save money and prepare their children for a successful school year.”
In addition to shopping for your family, this is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to your local community through donating to a back-to-school supply drive. The complete list of items that will be tax exempt is posted on the Florida Department of Revenue website. An abbreviated list of school-specific items that are tax exempt is below.
Pens
Pencils
Erasers
Crayons
Notebooks
Notebook filler paper
Legal pads
Binders
Lunch boxes
Construction paper
Markers
Folders
Poster board
Composition books
Poster paper
Scissors
Cellophane tape
Glue
Paste
Rulers
Computer disks
Protractors
Compasses
Calculators
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About the Florida Department of Education: The department’s mission is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient education system by providing them the chance to expand their knowledge and skills through world-class learning opportunities. Serving more than 3.5 million students, 4,200 public schools, 28 colleges, 188,000 teachers, 47,000 college professors and administrators, and 318,000 full-time staff throughout the state, the department enhances the economic self-sufficiency of Floridians through programs and services geared toward college, workforce education, job-specific skills and career development. Florida ranks first in the nation for teacher quality, first in the nation in advanced placement participation, and first in the southern region for graduation rate and degrees awarded by the Florida College System. For more information, visit www.fldoe.org.
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