The Florida Department of Education is the state agency responsible for overseeing Florida’s early learning through postsecondary education system, including K-12 public schools, colleges, workforce education, school accountability, educator certification, and related student services. Its mission is to improve student proficiency and support college, career, and life readiness across Florida.
Education policy, school accountability, early learning, K-12 public schools, school choice, educator certification, higher education, career and adult education, workforce education, literacy, student assessment, and student support services.
Primarily funded by state appropriations, with additional federal education funds and program-specific grants.
Florida State Board of Education, Office of the Commissioner of Education, Florida public school districts, Florida College System institutions, public universities, and related state education offices.
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