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FL S0432
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands eligibility for the Gardiner Scholarship by allowing children with disabilities who turn 3 after September 1 to become eligible on or after their third birthday, rather than waiting until the next school year
- Broadens authorized uses of program funds by removing the "specialized" requirement for summer and after-school education programs, expanding the definition of "curriculum" to include teachers' manuals, and clarifying that transition services may include job coaches
- Reduces the inactive account threshold from 3 to 2 consecutive fiscal years before remaining funds revert to the state, and requires account closure when an account has been inactive for 2 consecutive years
- Allows students whose parents do not renew program participation to continue spending scholarship funds already in their accounts from prior years, unless the account must be closed
- Eliminates the notarization requirement for the annual sworn compliance statement and removes provisions requiring parents to submit final verification documents before the Department of Education confirms eligibility
Legislative Description
Gardiner Scholarship
Last Action
Died in Education
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Education1/15/2021
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