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FL S1314
Bill
Status
2/28/2017
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Education to approve or deny Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program applications within 10 days and notify the scholarship-funding organization of the decision.
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Allows students in foster care, out-of-home care, or whose parent is a member of the U.S. Armed Forces to apply for scholarships at any time.
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Increases scholarship award limits to 88% of unweighted FTE funding for grades K-5, 92% for grades 6-8, and 96% for grades 9-12; increases scholarship limits for out-of-district public school attendance from $500 to $750.
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Authorizes payment of scholarships by warrant, debit card, electronic payment card, or other commercially viable means; prohibits scholarship reductions for electronic payment fees.
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Prohibits school districts from requiring additional information from home education program parents unless the student participates in a school district program or service.
Legislative Description
Educational Options
Last Action
Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 15 (Ch. 2017-166)
5/5/2017