Florida Department of Education

The Florida Department of Education oversees the PreK-12 Public Education and State College systems as well as Career and Adult education, serving a total student population of more than 2.6 million. Through our educational programs and services we work to ensure every student in Florida receives a quality education through a seamless, coordinated system, built to ensure our graduates are prepared to enter the ever-changing 21st century workforce. We also work to enhance the economic self-sufficiency of Floridians through programs and services geared toward workforce education, apprenticeships, job-specific skills and career development. Our Department manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired or disabled to succeed either in the school setting or in careers – encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.