The government-operated agency in charge of the lottery in the US state of Florida, the Florida Lottery, reached an important milestone in its mission of supporting education across the state.
The Lottery has announced that its contributions to Florida's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund (EETF) are getting closer to the mind-blowing sum of $50bn.
The Florida Lottery continues to support education in Florida
It was back in 1988 when the Florida Lottery was first created.
According to the latest data, provided by the Lottery, to date, the Educational Enhancement Trust Fund has received more than $49bn since the Lottery's inception.
This mind-blowing sum reaffirms the Lottery's dedication to supporting education throughout Florida and providing vital funding for students and educators alike.
Thanks to this crucial funding, classroom enhancements and K-12 education programs are supported.
Lottery dollars have a major impact on students who benefit from accessing resources and new opportunities, enabling them to succeed in school and later in life.
Notably, the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, which benefits from Lottery funding, has provided assistance to more than 1m students.
"The Florida Lottery remains steadfast in its mission: funding education, supporting students, and strengthening Florida’s future, one ticket at a time," reads a statement released by the Florida Lottery.
Contributions by the Florida Lottery help children
Anastasios Kamoutsas, Florida's Commissioner of Education, spoke about the importance of Lottery funding, which is vital for education across the state.
"Florida’s students are afforded the opportunity to excel with the funds contributed to education by the Florida Lottery," he explained.
Finally, Kamoutsas pointed out: "The $49bn raised is a major milestone and we are thankful to the Florida Lottery for its funds that support Florida’s children."
John F. Davis, the Florida Lottery's Secretary, added that every ticket purchased from the Lottery makes a difference.
"Reaching $49 billion in contributions represents millions of opportunities created for students, teachers, and communities statewide," he added.
Last but not least, Davis praised the importance of this milestone, explaining that it is a testament to the Lottery's dedication to the future of education in Florida.
