MIAMI — When Gov. Ron DeSantis’ took the stage at a Catholic all-boys private school in Miami to sign into law one of the largest private school voucher programs in the country, the Miami Dade School Board chairwoman and two board members were in attendance.
Mari Tere Rojas, the chairwoman, and board members Roberto Alonso and Mary Blanco took photos with the governor, shortly after DeSantis touted the new law, HB 1, which will soon make every school-aged child in Florida eligible for vouchers regardless of the family’s income levels.
Public school advocates say the law, which goes into effect July 1, will hurt the state’s public education system, but in an Instagram post featuring his photo with the governor, Alonso praised the law: “The morning started with a historic moment as our Governor signed the ‘School Choice Bill,’ which removes income eligibility requirements and empowers parents to take an active role in their child’s education. It’s a major win for our community and our children.”
