# Florida's New Governor and Policy Shifts

> Byron Donalds' election promises reshape Florida's vaccine rules, school vouchers and state budget.
- Title: Florida's New Governor and Policy Shifts · The Conversation
- Summary: Byron Donalds' election promises reshape Florida's vaccine rules, school vouchers and state budget.
- Keywords: byron donalds, amendment 3, vaccine mandates, school vouchers, florida, governor, florida house of representatives, florida legislature, surgeon general, chickenpox vaccine, hepatitis b vaccine, universal vouchers
- Source: The Conversation — https://theconversation.com/how-amendment-3-vaccine-mandates-and-school-vouchers-will-shape-florida-under-the-leadership-of-byron-donalds-295720
- Author: Liv Coleman
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: byron donalds, amendment 3, vaccine mandates, school vouchers, florida, governor, florida house of representatives, florida legislature, surgeon general, chickenpox vaccine, hepatitis b vaccine, universal vouchers
## Florida's Election Result
Byron Donalds won Florida's governor election by 1.3 points with 107,000 votes.
## Amendment 3 Implementation
Amendment 3 limits local government spending to core categories like public safety and schools.
## Vaccine Mandate Changes
Donalds supports reducing school vaccination mandates by reappointing Dr. Joseph Ladapo.
## School Voucher Program
Florida's universal vouchers allow parents to use $8,000 state funds for private or homeschooling education.
## Budget Impact of Vouchers
The voucher program cost $4.5 billion in fiscal year 2026 and faces accountability issues.
## Governor's Policy Agenda
Donalds plans to expand executive authority over local governments and reduce school mandates.
## Vaccine Policy Details
Dr. Joseph Ladapo opposes all vaccine mandates and proposed dropping four school vaccines in 2026.
## Voucher Program Challenges
Public schools face declining enrollment and fewer resources for the neediest students.
## Next Steps for Policy
Donalds will work with the legislature to change how school funds are allocated and track voucher performance.
## Key takeaway

Byron Donalds, Florida's new governor, will implement vaccine mandate changes, expand school vouchers, and shift tax powers under Amendment 3.