Supported by the Florida Department of Education, Florida Virtual School (FLVS) has over 190 courses and serves full-time or flex (part-time) students. The flex student attends a traditional public school and takes courses with FLVS part time. One of the largest school districts in Florida is Pinellas County. Located on the west coast of Florida, the school system currently serves 109,000 K-12 students, of which 1,541 attend virtual school full time. With the inception of Section 1002.45 in Florida, districts must provide students with a virtual instruction program. In 2017, the Pinellas School District agreed to a partnership with FVLS to create the first district franchise. The district franchise will bring more full-time equivalent (FTE) funding to the district and the advantage of keeping tax dollars within Pinellas County. Pinellas Virtual School can serve more students throughout the school year and generate revenue through FTE funding for course completions with a rolling enrollment. Pinellas Virtual School should receive the full Florida Education Finance Program (FEFP) funding and did not for the 2020-21 school year. Recently, the legislature imposed new challenges to school funding and the 67 established district franchises of FLVS throughout the state. Given the benefits of the district franchise, the author suggests that legislation should consider the impact of the district franchise on school choice in Florida and the successful learning experiences of its students. School choice is vital to all students in Florida, and one entity like FLVS should not control the state education system.