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FL S0004

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jay Collins

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Origin

Senate

2023 Third Special Session

AI Summary

  • For the 2023-2024 school year, the maximum number of students eligible for the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program is determined by the organization and department based on eligibility criteria in the statute.
  • Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year (instead of 2023-2024), the maximum number of participating students shall increase annually by 3.0 percent of the state's total exceptional student education full-time equivalent student membership, excluding gifted students.
  • Removes the previous cap of 26,500 students annually beginning in the 2022-2023 school year.
  • Certain students are excluded from the maximum enrollment limit, including those who received specialized instructional services under the Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, dependents of law enforcement or military members, foster children, adopted children, and prior public school attendees.

Legislative Description

Family Empowerment Scholarship Program

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 3-C (Ch. 2023-350)

11/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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