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Florida Department of Education

The Florida Department of Education, responsible for the state's public education system, strives to improve quality and accessibility of education services. It oversees and supports school districts, community colleges, and state universities. Offering numerous educational programs from pre-kindergarten to post-graduate studies, it sets academic standards, develops curriculum, administers standardized tests, manages funding, and enforces regulations to ensure all students receive a quality education. The department also focuses on providing training programs, career and adult education, increasing educational equity, and improving teacher pension systems.