Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti
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@PolkStatePrez
President of Polk State College
Thank you to @ADMorganCorp for hosting a topping-out ceremony for the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus this week to recognize all the workers and partners who are making this project possible. We are grateful to AD Morgan, @DuCon_Builds, @PBKArchitects and Straughn Trout Architects — #WeArePolk!
Welcome to the Spring 2026 Semester! Our Health Sciences team has some words of encouragement for students as they start their classes today.
Florida delivered real results for students in 2025. From rising student achievement, historic investments in teacher pay, nation-leading school safety initiatives and expanded school choice options, we continue to put students first and remain #1 in education. I'm proud of this progress and am excited to see what God has in store for 2026. View the complete release at: fldoe.org/newsroom/lates…
The Floridians First Budget Proposal provides $300M for the Safe Schools Allocation, which is an increase of $10M compared to last year! Highlights include $64M for school hardening in higher education and $6M for state colleges and universities to establish Guardian Programs. @GovRonDeSantis continues to prioritize secure learning environments statewide!
The Floridians First Budget Proposal allocates $1.9B to the @FLCollegeSystem, ensuring that all 28 colleges have the resources to strengthen programs and prepare students for high-demand careers. In addition, the budget bolsters $800M in workforce education. Since 2019, Florida has invested $12B+ remaining #1 in workforce readiness.
Thanks to the strong leadership of @FLCollegeSystem Presidents and Trustees, students in every ZIP code have access to high-quality, affordable education delivered by outstanding faculty. Florida Colleges are committed to preparing students for high-wage, in-demand careers and building a brighter future for Florida’s economy.
.@GovRonDeSantis continues to prioritize the @FLCollegeSystem and workforce education. His 2026-27 budget allocates $1.9 billion in state funding for the FCS to strengthen programs that prepare students for high-wage, in-demand careers. The budget also provides $800 million in workforce education with $20 million specifically designated to create or expand apprenticeships and preapprenticeships.
