ICYMI: Florida Ranks #1 in Education Freedom for the Fourth Consecutive Year
September 9, 2025
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Florida Ranks #1 in Education Freedom for the Fourth Consecutive Year
Tallahassee, Fla.– Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the Heritage Foundation ranked Florida number one in Education Freedom for the fourth consecutive year. Florida’s expansion of school choice and support of parental rights directly led to this top ranking.
“In Florida, we are committed to ensuring parents have the power to make the education decisions that are best for their child,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “Florida offers a robust array of educational choices, which has solidified our state as a national leader in education freedom, parental power, and overall K-12 education.”
“Earning the #1 ranking for Education Freedom for the fourth consecutive year affirms a simple principle: education decisions belong to families,” said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. “Under Governor DeSantis’ leadership, Florida will continue honoring parents’ right to choose the best educational option for their child’s individualized needs. I am proud that Florida offers so many educational options that parents can have confidence in.”
The Education Freedom Report Card began in 2022, and Florida has earned the top ranking every year since its inception. The report card uses five categories: school choice, transparency, regulatory freedom, civic education and spending to rank states.
In addition to Florida receiving the overall top spot for Education Freedom, Florida also earned high rankings in the following categories:
- #1 for Education Choice due to empowering parents across Florida to choose the best learning environment for their children.
- #1 for Civic Education due to Florida’s requirement for students to take a course in civics and the use of the Classical Learning Test for admissions at state universities.
- #1 for Academic Transparency due to Florida’s expansive legislation allowing parents to access classroom materials and Florida’s Parental Bill of Rights.
- #1 for Teacher Freedom due to Florida’s alternative pathways to entering the teaching profession.
The full Education Freedom Report Card can be viewed on the Heritage Foundation website.
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