FL H0253

Requires students initially eligible for Florida Bright Futures scholarships in the 2017-2018 academic term and thereafter to complete at least 30 hours of volunteer service work during the academic or summer term to renew their scholarships.

Volunteer service work must be performed solely by the student and may include activities with nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, hospitals, retirement facilities, or assistance to disabled or elderly individuals.

Students cannot use volunteer hours earned from work with a relative's business, work for which they received academic credit, or work for which they received any remuneration or other benefit.

All volunteer service hours must be documented in writing and signed by the student and either the individual served (or their representative if unable to sign) or a representative of the organization where the work was performed.

Students who enlist in the United States Armed Forces during the academic or summer term are exempt from the volunteer service work requirement.

Effective date: July 1, 2017.