FL S0540

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

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

Students cannot count hours from work with a relative's business, work for which they received academic credit or remuneration (money, gifts, or other benefits), toward the 30-hour requirement.

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 an academic or summer term are exempt from the volunteer service requirement.