{"id":2042740,"date":"2023-09-23T20:37:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-24T00:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-suspends-school-choice-at-4-florida-schools-with-ccp-ties\/"},"modified":"2023-09-23T20:40:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-24T00:40:44","slug":"desantis-suspends-school-choice-at-4-florida-schools-with-ccp-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-suspends-school-choice-at-4-florida-schools-with-ccp-ties\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis halts school choice at 4 FL schools linked to CCP."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdesantis-suspends-school-choice-at-4-florida-schools-with-ccp-ties%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2042740&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Florida Suspends School Choice Scholarships for Schools with Ties to\u200d Chinese Communist Party<\/h2>\n<p>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has taken decisive \u2062action against four schools in the state \u200dthat have direct connections to the\u2064 Chinese Communist Party (CCP).\u200b In a bold \u2062move, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) \u2063has suspended the availability of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-support-school-choice-for-only-themselves\/\" title=\"Democrats Support School Choice.. for Only Themselves\">school choice scholarships<\/a> to these schools, citing concerns for the \u200csafety and well-being of \u2064students.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation conducted by FDOE revealed that Lower and\u200c Upper Sagemont Preparatory Schools in Weston, Parke House Academy in \u2062Winter Park, and Park Maitland\u2062 School in Winter Park \u2063maintain direct ties with the CCP. These connections were deemed an\u2064 imminent threat to the students and the public.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-5\">According to a statement from the governor&#8217;s office, the decision to suspend these schools from the scholarship\u2063 programs is a necessary step to protect students from any influence associated with\u2063 the\u2063 CCP. The statement can be\u2062 found\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flgov.com\/2023\/09\/22\/florida-takes-action-against-four-florida-schools-with-ties-to-the-chinese-communist-party\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/house-education-subcommittee-hearing-on-loosening-the-ccps-grip-on-americas-classrooms-5493668?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>House\u200d Education \u2064Subcommittee\u2063 Hearing on \u2018Loosening the CCP\u2019S\u200b Grip on\u200c America\u2019s Classrooms\u2019<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/19\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/house-education-subcommittee-hearing-on-loosening-the-ccps-grip-on-americas-classrooms-5493668?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/china\/the-ccps-political-struggles-destabilize-chinas-foreign-policy-experts-5492730?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>The CCP\u2019s \u200dPolitical\u2062 Struggles Destabilize China\u2019s Foreign Policy: Experts<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/18\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/china\/the-ccps-political-struggles-destabilize-chinas-foreign-policy-experts-5492730?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">Governor DeSantis expressed\u200d his\u2063 firm stance on the matter,\u2063 stating on X, &#8220;[FDOE] has found \u200cfour schools that have direct ties\u200c to\u2063 the CCP. We are suspending them from Florida\u2019s school \u2063choice \u2064scholarship programs, effective immediately. We will not allow Florida\u2019s tax dollars to go to schools with connections to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/tiktok-admits-its-chinese-staff-can-access-user-data-in-other-countries\/\" title=\"TikTok Admits Its Chinese Staff Can Access User Data in Other Countries\">adversarial foreign nations<\/a>.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">This action is part of Florida&#8217;s ongoing\u2062 efforts to distance itself from any influences associated with the CCP. In May, Governor DeSantis signed three laws, including SB 846, Agreements of Educational Entities with Foreign Entities, which prohibits schools affiliated with foreign countries\u200b of concern, such as \u200bChina&#8217;s\u200c communist regime,\u2063 from participating in Florida&#8217;s school choice scholarship \u200bprograms.<\/div>\n<p>The directive to suspend these four schools \u2063from the program \u200dis just one of the \u200bmany\u2063 educational reforms enacted by Governor DeSantis\u200c to address concerns related to the CCP.\u2063 The state has taken significant measures to protect itself, including banning the CCP and other foreign countries of concern from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kathleen-j-anderson-chinese-companies-have-quietly-acquired-billions-in-u-s-farmland-what-you-need-to-know\/\" title=\"Kathleen J. Anderson: Chinese Companies Have Quietly Acquired Billions In U.s. Farmland: What You Need To Know\">buying agricultural land<\/a> in Florida or making\u2062 land purchases near sensitive locations. Additionally, access to TikTok has been blocked on educational institution servers and devices due to security\u200b concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. echoed Governor DeSantis&#8217; sentiments, emphasizing that the CCP has no place in Florida&#8217;s schools. He expressed gratitude for\u200c the governor&#8217;s commitment to keeping \u200cstudents and communities safe \u200dfrom foreign countries of concern.<\/p>\n<h2>Schools Respond<\/h2>\n<p>Sagemont Preparatory School and Park Maitland Schools, two\u200b of the\u200b suspended\u2064 schools, \u2062issued \u200dstatements in\u200d response to the suspension. They expressed their surprise at the decision and their commitment to working with families to \u200densure continued enrollment. Both schools emphasized their local governance, \u200cadherence to laws, and lack of \u2063ties \u200dto any government or political party, foreign \u200bor domestic.<\/p>\n<p>Florida&#8217;s actions have made it clear that the state will not tolerate any influence from the \u2064CCP. Governor DeSantis and the FDOE are\u200b collaborating with scholarship funding organizations to assist affected students \u2062in finding alternative eligible schools.<\/p>\n<p><em>This report was updated with comments from \u2063the\u2062 schools.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200dHow does the FDOE&#8217;s decision to sever\u200c ties with schools connected to the CCP align with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/desantis-suspends-school-choice-at-4-florida-schools-with-ccp-ties\/\" title=\"DeSantis halts school choice at 4 FL schools linked to CCP.\">broader concern surrounding foreign entities&#8217; influence<\/a> in American classrooms and the urgency \u200dto address this issue<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Art\u2062 of the ongoing efforts to maintain the safety and security of Florida&#8217;s educational \u200dinstitutions. The investigation conducted by FDOE was prompted by concerns raised about potential influence and interference from the Chinese Communist Party. The findings revealed direct ties between the\u2063 four schools and the CCP, which were deemed a \u200bthreat to the\u2063 well-being of students and the public.<\/p>\n<p>By suspending\u200d the availability of \u200cschool choice scholarships to these schools, the \u2062FDOE aims to protect students from\u200d any \u200cpotential influence associated with\u2064 the\u200d CCP. \u200dGovernor DeSantis emphasized the importance of safeguarding Florida&#8217;s tax dollars, stating that the state will not allocate funds to schools with\u200c connections to adversarial foreign\u200d nations.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to suspend these schools from the scholarship programs underscores the state&#8217;s\u200d commitment to prioritize the safety and well-being of \u200dstudents. It serves as a clear message that Florida will \u2063not tolerate any association with organizations that pose a threat to its educational system.<\/p>\n<p>The FDOE&#8217;s action aligns with\u2064 a broader concern surrounding the influence of foreign entities in American classrooms. It comes as U.S. lawmakers\u200b are increasingly seeking to address the presence and impact of the CCP on educational institutions\u200b across the country. Recent hearings, such as \u200bthe House Education Subcommittee on\u200d &#8216;Loosening the CCP&#8217;s \u2064Grip on America&#8217;s \u2064Classrooms,&#8217; highlight the urgency of addressing this issue.<\/p>\n<p>The FDOE&#8217;s decision sends a strong message that Florida will not tolerate any compromise to the educational \u2064system&#8217;s integrity and the welfare of its students.\u200c By\u200b severing ties with schools connected to the CCP, \u200cthe state is\u2064 taking a proactive approach \u200dto protect students \u200dfrom potential \u200dthreats and maintain the \u200bautonomy of its educational system.<\/p>\n<p>This action also serves as\u2063 a \u2063call\u200d to other states and educational institutions to be vigilant and thoroughly\u2062 examine\u200d their connections with organizations that may compromise the safety and well-being of students. It is crucial to \u2062prioritize national security and protect the integrity of American education.<\/p>\n<p>Moving forward, Florida\u2062 will continue to take decisive action against any\u2064 threats to the state&#8217;s \u200ceducational system. The suspension of school choice scholarships to these four schools marks a significant step in safeguarding Florida&#8217;s educational institutions from foreign influence and ensuring the well-being of its students. It\u200b is an affirmation of Governor DeSantis&#8217; commitment \u2062to maintaining\u2062 the integrity and autonomy of Florida&#8217;s educational system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Ron DeSantis has halted school choice scholarships for four Florida schools linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The Florida Department of Education&#8217;s investigation exposed the direct ties between Lower and Upper Sagemont Preparatory Schools and the CCP. 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