Florida has been ranked first in the nation for education freedom for the fourth year in a row, according to the Heritage Foundation. Governor Ron DeSantis attributed this ranking to the state’s ongoing expansion of school choice and its support for parental rights.
“In Florida, we are committed to ensuring parents have the power to make the education decisions that are best for their child,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Florida offers a robust array of educational choices, which has solidified our state as a national leader in education freedom, parental power, and overall K-12 education.”
“Earning the #1 ranking for Education Freedom for the fourth consecutive year affirms a simple principle: education decisions belong to families,” said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. “Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida will continue honoring parents’ right to choose the best educational option for their child’s individualized needs. I am proud that Florida offers so many educational options that parents can have confidence in.”
The Education Freedom Report Card was launched by the Heritage Foundation in 2022. Since then, Florida has maintained its top position each year. The report card evaluates states based on five categories: school choice, transparency, regulatory freedom, civic education, and spending.
Florida also received high rankings within these individual categories. The full details of the Education Freedom Report Card are available on the Heritage Foundation website.
