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Learn about the lifelong educator and former legislator who became the Commissioner of Education in 2022. Find out his achievements, background, and vision for Florida's education system.
Manny Diaz Jr. is the Florida Commissioner of Education. He assumed office on June 1, 2022. Diaz (Republican Party) ran for election to the Florida State Senate to represent District 36. He won in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Apr 29, 2022 · The State Board of Education unanimously appointed Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. as Florida's next Commissioner of Education, effective June 1, 2022. He is the first Hispanic Commissioner of Education in Florida's history and has a background in education and the legislature.
Apr 29, 2022 · Sen. Manny Diaz Jr., a Hialeah Republican and former classroom teacher, was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to lead the state's education agency. He will implement controversial laws on race-related instruction and sexual orientation and gender identity, and face challenges on teacher shortage and testing.
Apr 21, 2022 · TALLAHASSEE — With Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran stepping down at the end of the month, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday recommended Republican state Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. as Corcoran’s...
Apr 29, 2022 · Florida's Board of Education on Friday voted unanimously to confirm State Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. as the next education commissioner in a move that made history.
Apr 28, 2022 · TALLAHASSEE — When Gov. Ron DeSantis was looking for the next person to run Florida’s education department, he turned to one of the state’s loudest school choice supporters: Manny Diaz Jr.
