The Broward school district is facing a demand from the state to provide charter schools with approximately $80 million from a 2018 tax referendum, sparking a legal battle. Similar lawsuits have been filed against other school districts in the state, with courts ruling in favor of charter schools. Despite warnings, Broward school board members had decided not to allocate a proportional share of the referendum funds to charter schools. The district now faces potential consequences, including the withholding of state or federal funds and possible action by Governor DeSantis. The issue highlights ongoing tensions between traditional public schools and charter schools, with legal and political ramifications at play.
Broward schools were forewarned about the controversy surrounding charter school funding.
Updated on May 9, 2024