Gov. DeSantis approves small private school expansion, teacher mentorship package

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 579

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a education package Monday evening that puts into law the main education policy priorities of the legislative session, including small private school zoning laws, installing portraits of presidents in schools, and cursive writing testing requirements.

DeSantis signed the measure into law without a news conference or official statement. It takes effect July 1.

Both GOP-led chambers of the Florida Legislature passed SB 182, allowing private schools with 150 or fewer …

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