Florida Legislature Approves Major School Voucher Expansion.

Florida's Republican-controlled Senate has passed a bill that would expand the state's school-choice programs, making all students eligible for taxpayer-backed vouchers. The measure, which has already been passed by the House, would remove income-eligibility requirements that are part of current voucher programs. The bill includes a tiered "priority" system for students to receive vouchers. Students whose household incomes are less than 185% of the federal poverty level would get first priority. The bill also includes the creation of "education savings accounts," allowing recipients to spend funds on a range of purchases beyond private-school tuition.