Florida Senate to vote on school voucher expansion bill

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Senate is poised to pass a measure Thursday that would make every student eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers.

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The state House passed the proposal last week and the governor has promised to sign the bill.

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Supporters of the bill claim it will create competition between schools and improve education.

However, opponents say it will use taxpayer dollars to fund private schools.

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