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Senator Bradley Introduces Legislation to Increase Transparency in Education Funding

Posted on March 2, 2017

Senator Rob Bradley unveiled legislation today to increase transparency in education spending by creating an easy-to-navigate tool that shows parents how much state, local and federal funding is provided for their child’s education.
“Florida invests nearly a third of the state’s total budget in education. Florida parents and taxpayers deserve access to easy-to-understand information about the average amount of funding dedicated to educating our students,” said Senator Bradley.
Senate Bill 1414 directs the Florida Department of Financial Services to create a parent-friendly online tool where users can view information about the average amount of local, state and federal financial resources generated to educate Florida’s students.
The tool would provide a per-student funding estimate based on responses to certain questions, including school district, grade level, whether the child qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, whether the child is identified as a student with disabilities, gifted, or an English language learner.
“This legislation brings Florida’s legacy of transparency and public accountability to our state’s school funding program,” continued Senator Bradley. “As a parent and a taxpayer, I believe we should ensure that all parents are able to access this important information.”
Florida invested a record $22.1 billion in education spending last fiscal year, including a record $7,178 per student. The 2017 Legislative Session convenes on March 7th in Tallahassee.

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