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FL S0262

Bill

Status

Failed

3/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Powell

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces references to the "National Hispanic Recognition Program" with the "College Board National Recognition Programs" as an eligibility pathway for both the Florida Academic Scholars award and the Florida Medallion Scholars award under the Bright Futures Scholarship Program
  • Expands potential eligibility by aligning the statute with the College Board's broader National Recognition Programs, which recognize academic achievements of students from multiple underrepresented groups, not only Hispanic students
  • Retains all existing volunteer service and paid work requirements, including 100 hours for the Academic Scholars award and 75–100 hours for the Medallion Scholars award
  • Sponsored by Senator Powell in the Florida Senate for the 2024 legislative session, with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Last Action

Died in Education Postsecondary

3/8/2024

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