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Florida GOP Attacks Islamic School Vouchers, Calls Them Un-American

10/29/2025

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Top Florida Republicans criticize taxpayer-funded vouchers for Islamic schools because they promote sharia law.
They have long supported vouchers at Christian schools with strict policies.
Attorney General James Uthmeier says sharia law undermines the state's values and national security.
Hiba Rahim of the Council on American-Islamic Relations says the targeting is discriminatory.
Rabbi Merrill Shapiro argues that public funds should prioritize public schools.

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Top Florida Republicans criticize taxpayer-funded vouchers for Islamic schools because they promote sharia law.
They have long supported vouchers at Christian schools with strict policies.
Attorney General James Uthmeier says sharia law undermines the state's values and national security.
Hiba Rahim of the Council on American-Islamic Relations says the targeting is discriminatory.
Rabbi Merrill Shapiro argues that public funds should prioritize public schools.