Teachers union on property tax plan: ‘The stakes for public education are enormous’

Florida’s largest statewide teacher union says schools would be at risk under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to significantly increase the homestead property tax exemption. DeSantis’ proposal would exempt $150,000 of a homestead property’s value from property taxes, effective Jan. 1, 2027, if the Legislature agrees during a special session next week and if 60% of […]