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EFTC status in Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida's opt-in on January 28, 2026, during a National School Choice Week event.

"Florida families have access to the nation's top ranked and largest school choice program. About 1.4 million students are enrolled in school choice options in Florida."

Governor Ron DeSantis, January 28, 2026 (Governor's Office press release)

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The latest from Florida

Keith Jacobs, Director of Provider Development at Step Up For Students (Florida's largest scholarship granting organization), participated in a federal Education Freedom Tax Credit roundtable at the U.S. Department of the Treasury on June 9, 2026. The roundtable gathered scholarship granting organizations, state representatives, and other stakeholders to discuss implementation of the new federal Section 25F credit ahead of its January 2027 launch. June 9, 2026 · Step Up, Step Further (Step Up For Students) Read Full Article

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