The Four Types of Local Government in Florida
This module explains the structure of local government in Florida. Learners will understand the roles of counties, municipalities, school districts, and special districts, and how these different parts of the system interact.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, learners should be able to:
- Identify the four types of local government established in Florida.
- Distinguish between general purpose and special purpose governments.
- Describe the responsibilities of counties and municipalities.
- Understand how school districts and special districts fit into the larger system.
- Recognize how these entities work together to serve communities.