Florida Education Policy 2026
K-12 rankings, teacher salaries, school choice, curriculum battles, and how education shapes the 2026 political landscape in Florida.
Key Education Policies
| School Choice (Vouchers/ESAs) | Yes |
| Curriculum Restrictions (CRT/Gender) | Yes |
| Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Student Loan Debt Forgiveness Stance | Opposed |
Education System Overview
Florida has high overall education rankings driven by accountability reforms but has become the epicenter of curriculum battles. Gov. DeSantis banned instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity (Don\'t Say Gay law), restricted diversity programs in universities, eliminated DEI offices in public colleges, and banned books from classrooms at unprecedented rates.
2026 Political Impact
Florida education battles are nationally defining. The "Don\'t Say Gay" law, STOP WOKE Act, university DEI bans, and book removals have made Florida ground zero for culture war education policy. These issues will be central to 2026 Florida races.