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Gov. DeSantis Recommends Top Aide to Become Commissioner of Education
- On Wednesday, the Florida Board of Education unanimously approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' recommendation of Anastasios Kamoutsas as the next Commissioner of Education.
- The appointment comes as Manny Diaz Jr. steps down as Commissioner to assume the role of interim leader at the University of West Florida starting next month.
- Kamoutsas, who is currently DeSantis' deputy chief of staff, has been with the Florida Department of Education since 2019, initially working in the legal office before advancing to lead the department’s legal team and later managing its executive operations prior to his current position.
- DeSantis conveyed strong confidence that Kamoutsas will keep prioritizing issues such as defending parental involvement, expanding educational options, and addressing extremist views in schools, while commending his previous accomplishments.
- Kamoutsas's confirmation signals continuity in Florida's education policies, emphasizing student safety, achievement, and parental empowerment under DeSantis' administration.
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