Florida education commissioner outlines priorities for schools

Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas outlined his priorities for schools, including tougher oversight and stricter accountability. He also defended contentious policies and signaled a continued push to reshape how public dollars flow through Florida's schools.
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas spoke at a Tallahassee forum, outlining his legislative priorities. He emphasized school safety initiatives and stronger financial controls. A state audit found significant problems in the Family Empowerment Scholarship program, including overspending and delayed payments. Kamoutsas plans to push for additional safeguards. His agenda centers on school safety and academic excellence. He also supports recent legislation increasing membership requirements for public-sector unions.
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