Florida Senate set to pass voucher expansion, lawsuit limits

Florida Senate set to pass voucher expansion, lawsuit limits

TALLAHASSEE — In two major issues of the 2023 legislative session, the Florida Senate is poised to give final approval Thursday to bills that would dramatically expand school vouchers and help shield businesses and insurance companies from lawsuits.

House passes major voucher expansion

The Republicancontrolled House has passed a measure that would make every Florida student eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers, as Democrats and other critics slammed the expansion as a “coupon for millionaires.”

Voucher Expansion, Lawsuit Limits Set to Pass

TALLAHASSEE — In two major issues of the 2023 legislative session, the Florida Senate is poised to give final approval Thursday to bills that would dramatically expand school vouchers and help shield businesses and insurance companies from lawsuits.