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Byron Donalds: “The reason why their populations are decreasing is because…”

Featuring: Byron Donalds, Republican | U.S. House, Florida, District 19

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Published | Video Starts at 20:15

But let's also acknowledge the reality, Jim, Miami Dade Public Schools, their populations are decreasing. Same in Broward county, same in Hillsborough county, same in Collier county, where I live, Lee County, Florida, et cetera. And The reason why their populations are decreasing is because of universal school choice, which the legislature finally passed a couple years ago. which is something I fully support. I've been a school choice champion and advocate my entire time in politics. That's not going to change. (20:15–20:23)

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Asserts that universal school choice is causing decreased student populations in certain Florida counties.

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