NewsFlorida PoliticsJuly 22, 2026Florida
Henry Mack Appointed as Florida Education Commissioner
The Florida State Board of Education has unanimously appointed Henry Mack as the new Commissioner of Education. Mack, a former federal official and previous Florida Department of Education administrator, succeeds Anastasios Kamoutsas.
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The oversees the state's K-12 and higher education policies, impacting curriculum, teacher support, and school administration for all Florida public school students.
Key Facts
- The State Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Henry Mack as Florida Education Commissioner.
- Henry Mack previously served as U.S. Assistant Secretary of Labor.
- Henry Mack previously served as Senior Chancellor at the Florida Department of Education.
- Anastasios Kamoutsas vacated the Commissioner position to become President of Polk State College.
- Governor Ron DeSantis recommended Henry Mack for the appointment.
- The Florida Department of Education has not disclosed the annual salary for the new Commissioner.
Who's Mentioned
personMaryLynn Magar“Vice Chair of the State Board of Education.”personRyan Petty“Chair of the State Board of Education.”organizationPolk State College“Institution where the former commissioner is now President.”personAnastasios Kamoutsas“Former Education Commissioner who left to become President of Polk State College”personHenry Mack“Newly appointed Florida Education Commissioner; former U.S. Assistant Secretary ”personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who recommended Mack for the position.”organizationFlorida Department of Education“State agency overseeing education policy.”