Anastasios Kamoutsas

The vote will supplement in-person and virtual measures to combat threats to Florida's K-12 schools.

Anastasios Kamoutsas said his top priorities are school safety and student achievement. He was appointed commissioner in June after Manny Diaz Jr. became interim president of the University of West Florida.

The state Board of Education appointed Anastasios Kamoutsas, who served as general counsel and chief staff for the state's Education Department before moving to the governor's office.

Gov. Ron DeSantis recommended the appointment of Deputy Chief of Staff Anastasios Kamoutsas to succeed Manny Diaz Jr., who is now the interim president at the University of West Florida.