One of the ways the bill accomplishes this is by expanding eligibility for state education funding for all students, regardless of income, and by changing the way the state thinks about school funding. The law offers the opportunity for families to receive financial aid for private school tuition and fees or assistance with transportation expenses for students to attend a different public school than the one they are zoned for. HB 1 eliminated financial eligibility restrictions and current enrollment caps at Florida schools, effectively opening up more options for parents to choose the right school for their children, whether that be traditional public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, private schools, online academies, or homeschooling. Parents can sign up with Step up for Students to be notified when enrollment opens. The application process hasn’t opened yet. With all those changes on the way, many parents are confused and anxious about ESA’s, from what they are, to when and where to get funding, and they have questions on what the money can be spent on.įirst and foremost, if you’re a parent: don’t panic. The sweeping education reform expands school choice options and reimagines the concept of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), bringing new educational possibilities to all Florida students. Ron DeSantis, that takes effect July 1st.
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