May 5, 2026, 3:50 p.m. ET

Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association, speaks at a press conference held on the steps of Florida’s historic capitol calling on the state to provide more support for public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association, speaks at a press conference held on the steps of Florida’s historic capitol calling on the state to provide more support for public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida educators, parents and others gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol to voice their opinions for better support of public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Florida educators, parents and others gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol to voice their opinions for better support of public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida educators, parents and others gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol to voice their opinions for better support of public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Florida educators, parents and others gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol to voice their opinions for better support of public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida educators, parents and others gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol to voice their opinions for better support of public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Florida educators, parents and others gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol to voice their opinions for better support of public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida educators, parents and others gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol to voice their opinions for better support of public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Florida educators, parents and others gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol to voice their opinions for better support of public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratFlorida educators, parents and others gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol to voice their opinions for better support of public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Florida educators, parents and others gather on the steps of the Florida Historic Capitol to voice their opinions for better support of public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratKim Ward, a Leon County education staff professional, speaks at a press conference held on the steps of Florida’s historic capitol calling on the state to provide more support for public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Kim Ward, a Leon County education staff professional, speaks at a press conference held on the steps of Florida’s historic capitol calling on the state to provide more support for public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee DemocratLadara Royal, an Orange County teacher, speaks at a press conference held on the steps of Florida’s historic capitol calling on the state to provide more support for public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Ladara Royal, an Orange County teacher, speaks at a press conference held on the steps of Florida’s historic capitol calling on the state to provide more support for public schools Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat