Teachers union on property tax plan: ‘The stakes for public education are enormous’

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 567

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Florida’s largest statewide teacher union says schools would be at risk under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to significantly increase the homestead property tax exemption.

DeSantis’ proposal would exempt $150,000 of a homestead property’s value from property taxes, effective Jan. 1, 2027, if the Legislature agrees during a special session next week and if 60% of voters agree in November.

Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar called the proposal “a major structural change to how Florida …

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