Miami-Dade, Broward approve renewal of school tax for teacher pay, student safety

Voters across Miami-Dade and Broward have decided to renew a tax measure that would boost teacher pay and fund school safety. Miami-Dade County voters showed a strong commitment to public education during Tuesday s midterm election, approving the renewal of a school tax referendum by more then 81% of the vote. The approval of the measure ensures continuation of funding for Miami-Dade County Public Schools dedicated exclusively to improving teacher and instructional personnel compensation and strengthening school safety measures across the county. The measure was first approved by voters in 2018 before being renewed in 2022. The latest renewal will ensure continued support to more than 300,000 public and charter school students through 2031. In a statement, Superintendent Rafael A. Villalobos said: We are profoundly grateful to the voters of Miami-Dade County for once again placing their trust in our public schools. Our teachers carry the weight of inspiring our childr