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FL H0025

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jervonte Edmonds

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends sections 1009.534 and 1009.535, Florida Statutes, to update eligibility criteria for the Florida Academic Scholars award and Florida Medallion Scholars award within the Bright Futures Scholarship Program
  • Replaces the reference to the College Board National "Hispanic" Recognition "Program" with the College Board National Recognition "Programs," broadening the recognized designation to reflect the College Board's expanded recognition programs beyond Hispanic students
  • Maintains existing requirements for the Florida Academic Scholars award, including 100 hours of volunteer service, paid work, or a combination of both
  • Maintains existing requirements for the Florida Medallion Scholars award, which allows eligibility for students recognized as scholars who have not completed the volunteer service or paid work requirements under s. 1009.534
  • Effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Last Action

Died in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee

3/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee10/5/2023

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