DeSantis Reappoints Magar to State Board of Education

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has named MaryLynn Magar to a second term on the State Board of Education, pending Senate confirmation.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in People

DeSantis Reappoints Magar to State Board of Education

Gov. Ron DeSantis reappointed MaryLynn Magar to a second term on the State Board of Education. The reappointment is subject to Senate confirmation.

Why it matters

The State Board of Education oversees key decisions for Florida's public education system, and Senate confirmation determines whether Magar continues in the role. Her reappointment maintains continuity on a board that holds four-year terms.

The seven-member board serves four-year terms, and Magar's current term ends December 31. The Senate has not yet acted on the reappointment.

The players

Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis is the Governor of Florida, who made the reappointment and has led the state since 2019.

MaryLynn Magar

MaryLynn Magar is a former Florida state representative and current State Board of Education member who also serves as Vice President of HeartCare Imaging.

Ryan Petty

Ryan Petty is the chair of the Florida State Board of Education and a former Parkland school safety advocate.

The details

Magar joined the board in March 2023 and was confirmed by the Senate the following year. Her previous service includes eight years in the Florida House from 2012 to 2020, representing House District 82, including a stint as Speaker Pro Tempore from 2018 to 2020.

March 2023: Magar joins the State Board of Education.
2024: The Senate confirms Magar to the board.
December 31: Magar's current term ends.

Roadmap

The reappointment follows the state's established pattern of gubernatorial appointments to the seven-seat State Board of Education, which operates on four-year terms. It keeps Magar in a role that connects her earlier legislative tenure to ongoing oversight of Florida's education policy.

Floridians with children in public schools are affected by State Board of Education decisions on curriculum and oversight. The Senate's confirmation vote will determine whether Magar continues shaping those policies.

The takeaway

Board appointments carry lasting influence over statewide education policy, so Senate confirmation decisions merit attention from parents and educators. Following confirmation votes helps residents track who shapes the rules governing Florida schools.