Florida Welcomes NYC's Success Academy
Thank a new Florida law that broadens the state's Schools of Hope program, which was created in 2017 to entice quality charters to open near low-performing traditional schools. On top of regular state charter funds, Hope schools can get startup loans, as well as grants for expenses such as teacher pay and supplies. To qualify, charter operators must already run at least three schools with good track records.
So far the program has 12 schools. Success Academy's application to be a Hope operator was approved last year, though that didn't commit the network to proceed. But the legislation passed last month, and signed by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, changes the calculus. Credit to former Gov. Jeb Bush and Citadel CEO Ken Griffin for championing the reforms.
The new law loosens conditions for starting Hope charters, including by broadening the definition of 'low-performing schools' that they're supposed to draw from. It also will let the charters enter performance agreements with Florida's public colleges, expanding the potential sponsors beyond school districts, which are often leery of charters.
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