The measure was introduced into law in Florida in 2001 and John F. Kirtley, chairman of Step Up for Students, has led the charge since then.
Step Up for Students had a booth on the exhibit hall this year, courtesy of IASA, to spread the word about the program.
According to Debbie Woerner, director of development, 100 percent of an insurer’s insurance premium tax can be directed to Step Up for Children. The money is then used to help students in grades kindergarten through 12 attend private schools in the state.
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