Florida S0318 revises educational scholarship programs, including eligibility, funding, and oversight mechanisms.

Florida S0318 revises the state's educational scholarship programs, including the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program and the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. It establishes a categorical fund for the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, detailing fund usage and disbursement. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for students, including those with disabilities and those in foster care. It mandates background screening for personnel with student contact and requires private schools to comply with antidiscrimination laws.

Florida S0318 revises educational scholarship programs, including eligibility, funding, and oversight mechanisms.

Florida S0318 revises the state's educational scholarship programs, including the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program and the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. It establishes a categorical fund for the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program, detailing fund usage and disbursement. The bill outlines eligibility criteria for students, including those with disabilities and those in foster care. It mandates background screening for personnel with student contact and requires private schools to comply with antidiscrimination laws.