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This bill revises various requirements and obligations for private schools participating in state school choice scholarship programs in Florida. Key provisions include: - Expanding the Department of Education's obligation to provide technical assistance and access to employment screening tools to private schools participating in additional state scholarship programs beyond the Gardiner, McKay, and Florida Tax Credit Scholarship programs. - Modifying requirements for private schools participating in the Gardiner Scholarship Program, including employing or contracting with teachers who meet certain qualifications. - Authorizing the Department of Education to conduct site visits to private schools participating in state scholarship programs to verify compliance with health, safety, and other requirements. - Requiring private schools receiving over $250,000 in scholarship funds to provide an independent financial audit report. - Expanding disqualifications from employment in positions with direct student contact for individuals with certain criminal convictions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accountability and oversight of private schools participating in Florida's various state school choice scholarship programs.

Budget and Finance, Education

Education (S)

http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/1756