Statement from Bob Ward, President and CEO of The Florida Council of 100

“Research shows that the performance of all schools is enhanced by providing educational opportunities beyond traditionally zoned neighborhood schools.  Florida’s families deserve to have options that best meet the needs of each child.  This is critical to prepare future generations of Floridians to compete and win in the modern economy.  We applaud the Speaker and the legislature for considering options that expand school choice and lead to greater opportunity for all of Florida’s students.”

The Florida Council of 100 is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization of business leaders committed to promoting economic growth and improving the quality of life for the people of our state. First established in 1961 by Governor Farris Bryant, for more than six decades, the Council has been charged with providing advice on key policy issues from the business community’s perspective to Florida’s elected leaders and government officials across the political and ideological spectrum. Today, the Florida Council of 100 represents more than 140 businesses that employ over 1.3 million people throughout Florida.