Sen. Danny Burgess, a Republican representing Senate District 23, is excited to chair the Appropriations Committee on Pre-K-12 for the next two legislative cycles. As a homeschooling parent and advocate for school choice, Burgess is focused on expanding charter school options for high school students and ensuring families can tailor their children’s education. He supports universal school vouchers and aims to increase accountability to ensure student success.
Burgess also emphasizes the need to support traditional public schools and address safety concerns on social media for kids. He hopes to explore legislation to protect children from the negative impacts of social media. Additionally, he plans to expand the Veterans History Preservation Project and improve cell phone reception along Florida highways for emergency communication during disasters.
In addressing flooding issues, Burgess aims to work with local governments to prepare communities for extreme weather events. Despite the challenges, he is confident that Florida will remain an attractive place to live, citing the state’s resilience and popularity among travelers. Burgess and his family enjoy traveling around the country in their RV, reaffirming their love for Florida and belief in its appeal to others.
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Danny Burgess juggles his roles as a father and a lawmaker while serving as a Senate leader on education.
