FL S0900

Requires the Department of Economic Opportunity to prioritize Black Business Loan Program applications for black business enterprises in areas directly impacted by the Groveland Four injustice of July 1949

Creates the Groveland Four Scholarship Program for direct descendants of the Groveland Four victims and current African American residents of Groveland, administered by the Department of Education

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 beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year

Eligible recipients must meet general student eligibility requirements, file a timely application, and enroll as certificate- or degree-seeking students at a state university, Florida College System institution, or career center

Applicants are ranked by financial need as determined by the Department of Education; if funds are insufficient, available funds may be prorated as partial awards among all eligible applicants