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FL S1088

FL S1088
Education Programs for Individuals with Disabilities


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Introduced
12/10/2015
In Committee
01/05/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2016

Introduced Session

2016 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Exempting a foster child from specified eligibility provisions; providing that a student enrolled in a transition-to-work program is eligible for a John M. McKay Scholarship; creating a transition-to-work program for specific students enrolled in the John M. McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program; changing the name of the program to the "Adults with Disabilities Workforce Education Program"; exempting a John M. McKay Scholarship award from a specified funding calculation for purposes of the Florida Education Finance Program, etc.

AI Summary

This bill modifies the John M. McKay Scholarships for Students with Disabilities Program, which provides scholarships for students with disabilities to attend private schools. Key changes include exempting foster children from certain eligibility requirements, creating a new "transition-to-work program" within the McKay Scholarships for students aged 17-22 who haven't graduated, and renaming the existing "Adults with Disabilities Workforce Education Pilot Program" to the "Adults with Disabilities Workforce Education Program." The bill also clarifies that McKay Scholarship awards will not be counted towards a student's maximum funding value under the Florida Education Finance Program, which is a state funding mechanism for public schools.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Education

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Education Pre-K - 12 (Senate)

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 837 (Ch. 2016-137), HB 5003 (Ch. 2016-62), CS/CS/HB 7029 (Ch. 2016-237) (on 03/08/2016)

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