Gov. Ron DeSantis announces funding for Gardiner scholarships in Jacksonville

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis made an announcement in Jacksonville Monday morning in regard to education.

DeSantis said they have allocated enough funds to get rid of the waitlist for Gardiner scholarships entirely.

The scholarship allows families to enroll their children in schools such as the North Florida School of Special Education.

There are nearly 2,000 families currently on the waitlist for the scholarship.