# Where do Donalds and Jolly stand on Florida schools?: 38 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence Map their records on public schools, vouchers, and education policy in Florida. Authors: nineDan HTML: https://moyomap.com/maps/where-do-donalds-jolly Markdown: https://moyomap.com/maps/where-do-donalds-jolly.md License: HTML and markdown are for reading and citation. Bulk copying and AI training need a written license. See /terms and /developers#maps-data. Cite a claim as: MoyoMap, "Where do Donalds and Jolly stand on Florida schools?: 38 Sourced Claims, Contested Facts & Evidence", claim {id}, https://moyomap.com/maps/where-do-donalds-jolly.md#{id}. “Moyo, a product of SenTeGuard Inc.” ### In 2019, Byron Donalds co-sponsored Florida HB 1197 to allow state universities and Florida College System in… Id: claim_03531fed2d0c5acbf336ba28 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 In 2019, Byron Donalds co-sponsored Florida HB 1197 to allow state universities and Florida College System institutions to sponsor charter schools. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Byron Donalds attended Florida A&M University before transferring to Florida State University, where he gradu… Id: claim_0e0716cc429907661e391b16 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Byron Donalds attended Florida A&M University before transferring to Florida State University, where he graduated with a degree in finance in 2002. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### According to PEN America, Florida recorded approximately 4,500 school book removals during the 2023–24 school… Id: claim_199b95c8931a1e698015e5ef Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 According to PEN America, Florida recorded approximately 4,500 school book removals during the 2023–24 school year, leading all states nationally. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### In 2018, Byron Donalds was the principal House sponsor of Florida's HB 1, which established the Hope Scholars… Id: claim_228b98ba9007783a8f963605 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 In 2018, Byron Donalds was the principal House sponsor of Florida's HB 1, which established the Hope Scholarship program allowing private-school scholarships or public-school transfers for students reporting bullying or harassment. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Byron Donalds ran for the Florida 19th Congressional District seat in 2012, campaigning against Common Core s… Id: claim_34c134450fa037704a3698e1 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Byron Donalds ran for the Florida 19th Congressional District seat in 2012, campaigning against Common Core standards. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### According to National Education Association 2023–24 rankings, Florida ranked near 50th nationally in average… Id: claim_354a549b84202f1a808b71d7 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 According to National Education Association 2023–24 rankings, Florida ranked near 50th nationally in average teacher pay at approximately $54,000. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### In January 2023, the Florida Department of Education rejected the College Board's AP African American Studies… Id: claim_503fa4af8ee520e5c51b5084 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 In January 2023, the Florida Department of Education rejected the College Board's AP African American Studies pilot course, claiming it lacked educational value. Labels: Inferred, Medium ### Florida authorized the Classical Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the SAT and ACT for college admissi… Id: claim_74b3c65b6edd3456adbb8504 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Florida authorized the Classical Learning Test (CLT) as an alternative to the SAT and ACT for college admissions and Bright Futures scholarship eligibility in 2023, an initiative Erika Donalds worked with. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Florida Senate Bill 266, enacted in 2023, prohibited state and federal funding for diversity, equity, and inc… Id: claim_8088293045394edca713563a Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Florida Senate Bill 266, enacted in 2023, prohibited state and federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public colleges and universities. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### In August 2021, Byron Donalds publicly opposed the teaching of Critical Race Theory in Southwest Florida scho… Id: claim_953264f95ec79f454fe733ff Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 In August 2021, Byron Donalds publicly opposed the teaching of Critical Race Theory in Southwest Florida schools. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### While serving in Congress representing Florida's 13th District from 2014 to 2017, David Jolly opposed Common… Id: claim_b6411281b3986a1820db29fc Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 While serving in Congress representing Florida's 13th District from 2014 to 2017, David Jolly opposed Common Core federal mandates and favored local control of education. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Former Republican Congressman David Jolly left the GOP in 2018 and subsequently registered as a Democrat, cit… Id: claim_c55471dc5418a9ffee12323d Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Former Republican Congressman David Jolly left the GOP in 2018 and subsequently registered as a Democrat, citing the party's direction on issues including education culture-war policy. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### In January 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed six conservative trustees, including activist Christopher Ru… Id: claim_cc4029ad79d7e8d9d67606a4 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 In January 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis appointed six conservative trustees, including activist Christopher Rufo, to the board of New College of Florida. Labels: Source-linked, Low ### Under a 2022 Florida law, the state began certifying military veterans without college degrees to teach in pu… Id: claim_d47711c9399c7a21a4a1b8e8 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Under a 2022 Florida law, the state began certifying military veterans without college degrees to teach in public schools amid over 5,000 teacher vacancies reported by the Florida Education Association in 2023–24. Labels: Inferred, Low ### Byron Donalds' Student Career and Academic Pathway Proposals Id: section_0219097353fc5aeb8053c5f7 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Byron Donalds' Student Career and Academic Pathway Proposals Labels: Inferred, Low ### Byron Donalds' Legislative Actions on School Choice in Florida Id: section_1bfa54e4e56c364012625442 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Byron Donalds' Legislative Actions on School Choice in Florida Labels: Inferred, Low ### Florida's 2017 Instructional Materials Legislation Id: section_5c5915b8a3d6bcfd812f3866 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Florida's 2017 Instructional Materials Legislation Labels: Inferred, Low ### Byron Donalds' Federal Legislative Actions on Education Id: section_a1a9e7952bef887d0cee1f78 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Byron Donalds' Federal Legislative Actions on Education Labels: Inferred, Low ### Florida Universal School Voucher Expansion and Costs Id: section_bee412040bb7dd0151f3b8e8 Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Florida Universal School Voucher Expansion and Costs Labels: Inferred, Low ### David Jolly's Teacher Pay and Education Funding Platform Id: section_c773f58a342ab89dec92f96c Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 David Jolly's Teacher Pay and Education Funding Platform Labels: Inferred, Low ### David Jolly's Proposals on School Vouchers Id: section_d4b43586c4f09697e237446f Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 David Jolly's Proposals on School Vouchers Labels: Inferred, Low ### Erika Donalds and Mason Classical Academy Id: section_e0bdb6723756b91595306f2a Parent: topic_TNBtoO7rCq2akhEdhQfm Depth: 1 Erika Donalds and Mason Classical Academy Labels: Inferred, Low #### In 2017, Byron Donalds authored Florida HB 989, allowing county residents who are not parents of enrolled stu… Id: claim_24ec68b4135ee1abb02eebac Parent: section_5c5915b8a3d6bcfd812f3866 Depth: 2 In 2017, Byron Donalds authored Florida HB 989, allowing county residents who are not parents of enrolled students to challenge school instructional materials. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### As a member of the U.S. Id: claim_2cac2a49bb167b4212e42855 Parent: section_a1a9e7952bef887d0cee1f78 Depth: 2 As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Byron Donalds co-sponsored or backed measures to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and return policy control to states. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### David Jolly's education platform proposes a 30% pay raise for Florida teachers as part of a 10-year public ed… Id: claim_3146130068d3e327d8bde6c1 Parent: section_c773f58a342ab89dec92f96c Depth: 2 David Jolly's education platform proposes a 30% pay raise for Florida teachers as part of a 10-year public education renaissance plan. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Florida's school voucher programs expanded from roughly $1 billion in 2019 to more than $4 billion in 2024, s… Id: claim_61dff099a63215f6df0349a2 Parent: section_bee412040bb7dd0151f3b8e8 Depth: 2 Florida's school voucher programs expanded from roughly $1 billion in 2019 to more than $4 billion in 2024, serving over 400,000 participating students across multiple scholarship initiatives. Labels: Inferred, Low #### Florida's Family Empowerment Scholarship and Education Savings Account expansion costs grew to exceed $4 bill… Id: claim_7ec0c9ec696d9ffe440dc5cf Parent: section_bee412040bb7dd0151f3b8e8 Depth: 2 Florida's Family Empowerment Scholarship and Education Savings Account expansion costs grew to exceed $4 billion in voucher-related spending by the 2024–25 school year, surpassing original projections of roughly $650 million. Labels: Inferred, Low #### On May 29, 2026, Byron Donalds announced an education proposal requiring an individualized academic-and-caree… Id: claim_a134b6b94e6b2f7c7271345a Parent: section_0219097353fc5aeb8053c5f7 Depth: 2 On May 29, 2026, Byron Donalds announced an education proposal requiring an individualized academic-and-career plan for every Florida student by sixth grade. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### In 2017, Byron Donalds co-introduced HB 5105, Florida's 'Schools of Hope' legislation establishing a revolvin… Id: claim_b705ceacb3d911e1d43d1d41 Parent: section_1bfa54e4e56c364012625442 Depth: 2 In 2017, Byron Donalds co-introduced HB 5105, Florida's 'Schools of Hope' legislation establishing a revolving loan program and charter school interventions for struggling public schools. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### David Jolly has publicly criticized Florida's 2023 universal voucher expansion law (HB 1), which provided edu… Id: claim_be0abea15eb2715677d4f935 Parent: section_d4b43586c4f09697e237446f Depth: 2 David Jolly has publicly criticized Florida's 2023 universal voucher expansion law (HB 1), which provided education savings accounts of approximately $7,000 to $8,000 per student regardless of family income. Labels: Inferred, Low #### In June 2025, David Jolly stated he would retain rather than abolish Florida's school voucher program. Id: claim_ef20592c91c27e8c8bc3d605 Parent: section_d4b43586c4f09697e237446f Depth: 2 In June 2025, David Jolly stated he would retain rather than abolish Florida's school voucher program. Labels: Source-linked, Low #### Byron Donalds's wife, Erika Donalds, served on the Collier County School Board following her election in 2014… Id: claim_f36603ab8d041b1267541f56 Parent: section_e0bdb6723756b91595306f2a Depth: 2 Byron Donalds's wife, Erika Donalds, served on the Collier County School Board following her election in 2014, co-founded a Florida charter school, and works as a school-choice advocate. Labels: Source-linked, Low ##### David Jolly proposes prohibiting voucher schools from charging students additional tuition on top of the vouc… Id: claim_168c48dd871c6b61ab52a1ff Parent: claim_ef20592c91c27e8c8bc3d605 Depth: 3 David Jolly proposes prohibiting voucher schools from charging students additional tuition on top of the voucher amount. Labels: Source-linked, Low ##### David Jolly proposes redirecting revenue from Florida's local Tourist Development Tax to fund teacher pay rai… Id: claim_275dc5eef04b987d32affcbf Parent: claim_3146130068d3e327d8bde6c1 Depth: 3 David Jolly proposes redirecting revenue from Florida's local Tourist Development Tax to fund teacher pay raises and school facilities. Labels: Source-linked, Low ##### David Jolly proposes requiring private schools that accept vouchers to provide the same services and meet the… Id: claim_7b6a05a9dfdee05ef80c2163 Parent: claim_ef20592c91c27e8c8bc3d605 Depth: 3 David Jolly proposes requiring private schools that accept vouchers to provide the same services and meet the same standards as public schools. Labels: Source-linked, Low ##### Erika Donalds co-founded Mason Classical Academy, a Hillsdale-affiliated charter school in Naples, and separa… Id: claim_935d7c2e294a8f02c8705803 Parent: claim_f36603ab8d041b1267541f56 Depth: 3 Erika Donalds co-founded Mason Classical Academy, a Hillsdale-affiliated charter school in Naples, and separated from the institution around 2019 following board disputes. Labels: Source-linked, Low ##### Byron Donalds' 2017 instructional-materials law tasked Florida school boards with removing inappropriate libr… Id: claim_c251b9324da355ac94aeb239 Parent: claim_24ec68b4135ee1abb02eebac Depth: 3 Byron Donalds' 2017 instructional-materials law tasked Florida school boards with removing inappropriate library and reading list materials and publishing lists online. Labels: Source-linked, Low ##### On May 8, 2017, Byron Donalds voted in favor of HB 7069, an education package expanding school choice and imp… Id: claim_cfe47adadeadfcd70724d95e Parent: claim_b705ceacb3d911e1d43d1d41 Depth: 3 On May 8, 2017, Byron Donalds voted in favor of HB 7069, an education package expanding school choice and implementing Schools of Hope. Labels: Source-linked, Low