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FL H0231
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
LaVon Bracy Davis
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AI Summary
- Creates the Ocoee Scholarship Program for direct descendants of victims of the November 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots and current African-American residents of Ocoee, administered by the Department of Education beginning with the 2023-2024 academic year
- Provides annual scholarship awards of up to $6,100 per student, not to exceed tuition and registration fees, with a maximum of 50 scholarships per academic year; funds may be prorated if insufficient for full awards
- Eligible recipients must meet general student eligibility requirements, apply within established time limits, and enroll as certificate-seeking or degree-seeking students at an accredited college, university, or career center
- Requires the Department of Economic Opportunity to prioritize Black Business Loan Program applications for black business enterprises in areas directly impacted by the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots
- Funding for the scholarship program is subject to the General Appropriations Act, with an effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
The 1920 Ocoee Election Day Riots
Last Action
Died in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee1/25/2023
Full Bill Text
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