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DeSantis Defends Charter School Law Amid Local Opposition

10/24/2025

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defended a law allowing charter schools to occupy unused space in public schools rent-free.
He argued the Schools of Hope would help struggling students by attracting charter operators to underperforming areas.
Local school boards in Sarasota and Indian River counties opposed the measure, saying it would undermine public schools.
State Representative Robin Bartleman called it a hostile takeover.
Bartleman warned it could financially strain public education.

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis defended a law allowing charter schools to occupy unused space in public schools rent-free.
He argued the Schools of Hope would help struggling students by attracting charter operators to underperforming areas.
Local school boards in Sarasota and Indian River counties opposed the measure, saying it would undermine public schools.
State Representative Robin Bartleman called it a hostile takeover.
Bartleman warned it could financially strain public education.