Delivering Results for Miami-Dade Families
Alexis Calatayud is fighting every day in Tallahassee to keep Florida affordable, strengthen education, protect our environment, and make our communities safer. While Washington and Miami-Dade County struggle with deficits and shortfalls, Alexis is delivering results that matter for families right here at home.
SENATOR ALEXIS CALATAYUD
A Leader Committed to South Florida’s Future
Senator Alexis Calatayud was elected to the Florida Senate in 2022 at the age of 29, becoming one of the youngest individuals to ever serve in the chamber. A lifelong advocate for education and opportunity, Alexis has spent more than a decade working in policy, advocacy, and community engagement to deliver results for Florida families.
Currently, Alexis serves as the Community Engagement & Public Policy Liaison for the Miami-Dade & Monroe County Early Learning Coalition, where she has launched national learning exchanges and built innovative initiatives to expand access to early childhood education.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Alexis served as Legislative Affairs Director at the Florida Department of Education, where she led efforts to advocate for Florida’s students and safeguard the future of the education system.
A Miami native, Alexis graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and Political Science.
In the Senate, she serves as Vice Chair of the PreK-12 Education Committee and Chair of the Postsecondary Education Committee, roles that allow her to continue shaping policies that strengthen Florida’s education system, expand opportunity, and prepare the next generation for success.
Legislative Accomplishments
Representing District 38, Senator Alexis Calatayud has built a legislative record defined by decisive action, bipartisan solutions, and measurable results for South Florida families. From historic education investments to major cost-of-living relief and environmental protections, her work reflects a clear commitment to responsible, forward-looking leadership.
Lowering Costs & Property Insurance Reform
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Passed bipartisan reforms to stabilize Florida’s property insurance market, helping protect homeowners from crushing rate hikes.
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Cracked down on fraudulent roof claims and stopped insurers from dropping families immediately after hurricanes.
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Secured $711,000,000 dedicated to expanding affordable housing programs and reducing hidden costs for working families.
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Education & Workforce
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$20.9 billion investment in all-time high PreK-12 education funding.
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$1.3 billion investment into all-time high public teacher salary increases statewide.
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$8.9 billion expanded access to career and technical education so students can train for high-demand jobs with confidence their education leads to real careers.)
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Championed expanded parental choice, giving Miami-Dade families more flexibility to find the best school option for their children.
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Protecting Our Environment & Quality of Life
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Sponsored $20 million in investments to keep Biscayne Bay and our waterways clean.
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Delivered funding for parks and green spaces, including $300,000 for Cutler Bay Bel-Aire Park and $600,000 for Deering Estate Foundation Pavilions.
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Passed legislation to crack down on illegal dumping and strengthen South Florida conservation measures.
Police & Public Safety
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Secured $250,000 in funding for local police departments to improve equipment and training including the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office for Global Events and Felony Trespass.
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Sponsored measures to combat rising auto thefts and organized retail crime.
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Strengthened penalties for violent offenders and prioritized initiatives that keep our neighborhoods safe.
Balanced Budgets, Responsible Spending
While the county faces deficits and cuts to essential services, Alexis helped pass a balanced state budget for the third year in a row — without raising taxes.
Key investments include:
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$15.9 billion for K-12 public schools
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$1.36 billion for teacher and instructional pay raises (+$101.6M over last year)
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$726.9 million for workforce education (CTE, apprenticeships, nursing)
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$1.4 billion for Everglades restoration and water quality projects
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$15.1 billion for transportation and infrastructure improvements
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$2 billion in tax relief, including sales tax holidays and business rent tax repeal
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Record reserves of $15.7 billion (Rainy Day Fund at a record $4.9 billion)
Alexis delivered millions in direct funding for Miami-Dade, including:
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Flood mitigation and stormwater drainage projects in Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, and the City of Miami
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$500,000 for Palmetto Bay Stormwater Drainage
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$400,000 for City of Miami Drainage Improvement
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$375,000 for Pinecrest Stormwater Improvements
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$600,000 in funding expanding senior services, including cancer support programs
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$90 million to support local cultural, educational, and workforce development programs
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Investments in public safety, including fire suppression training and equipment.
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$650,000 for Miami-Dade Fire Suppression Tanker
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$240,000 for Miami-Dade Fire Suppression Training Prop
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Legislative Awards
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Florida Chamber Distinguished Advocate Award, 2025
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Friend of the Sheriff Award, 2025
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Future Caucus Rising Star Award, 2025
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Children’s Home Society of Florida - Legislator of the Year, 2023
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Florida Early Learning Corps “Change Maker”, 2023
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United Way Miami Public Service Leadership Award, 2023
Senator Calatayud in the News
Cutler Bay, FL - April 4, 2024 - Last Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the Town of Cutler Bay had the honor of hosting "Breakfast with Senator Alexis Calatayud," an exclusive event aimed at fostering dialogue and engagement between the community and Florida State Senator of District 38, Alexis Calatayud.
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Calatayud's legislation would help charitable organizations provide low to no cost accommodation for families of critically ill children.
The Senate Committee on Health Policy unanimously advanced a tax credits bill that is geared towards providing family housing while a child who is critically ill...
A Senate committee Tuesday approved a proposal that could help expand the use of “schools of hope,” a type of charter school, in areas with low-performing traditional public schools.
The Senate Pre-K-12 Appropriations Committee voted 6-1 to support the bill (SB 1708) filed by Sen. Alexis Calatayud...
The Florida Chamber of Commerce has released its annual lawmaker rankings in the organization’s newest “How They Voted” report.
“A comprehensive review of what passed this legislative session, what didn’t, and what remains unfinished...
Miami Republican Sen. Alexis Calatayud will be recognized in the nation’s capital this month for her bipartisan approach to tackling some of Florida’s toughest policy challenges.
The nonprofit Future Caucus announced that Calatayud is one of four state lawmakers to receive its 2025 Rising Star Award on Nov. 18, citing her “commitment to advancing...