Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a state private school voucher program that allows recipients to spend about $8,000 in voucher funds beyond private-school tuition.

Highlights:

• Establishes a state private school voucher program for state residents and defines it as a “personalized education program” (Sec. 4).

• Authorizes recipients to spend about $8,000 individualy in voucher funds beyond private-school tuition, including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 4):

• Tuition costs;

• Instructional materials;

• Internet resources; or

• Exam fees.

• Expands eligibility for current scholarships to any K-12 student who is a resident of the state of Florida if their household income level exceeds 185 percent of the federal poverty level but less than 400 percent (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect July 1, 2023 (Sec. 29).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that establishes a state private school voucher program that allows recipients to spend about $8,000 in voucher funds beyond private-school tuition.

Highlights:

• Establishes a state private school voucher program for state residents and defines it as a “personalized education program” (Sec. 4).

• Authorizes recipients to spend about $8,000 individualy in voucher funds beyond private-school tuition, including, but not limited to, the following (Sec. 4):

• Tuition costs;

• Instructional materials;

• Internet resources; or

• Exam fees.

• Expands eligibility for current scholarships to any K-12 student who is a resident of the state of Florida if their household income level exceeds 185 percent of the federal poverty level but less than 400 percent (Sec. 4).

• Specifies that this bill shall take effect July 1, 2023 (Sec. 29).

Full Bill Text