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FL S1820

FL S1820
Reading Scholarship Accounts


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Introduced
01/05/2018
In Committee
01/12/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Establishing reading scholarship accounts for specified purposes; providing that maximum funding shall be specified in the General Appropriations Act; specifying that no state liability arises from the award or use of such an account, etc.

AI Summary

This bill establishes reading scholarship accounts to provide educational options for students in Florida public schools who scored a Level 1 or Level 2 on the grade 3 statewide, standardized English Language Arts assessment. The bill specifies the eligibility criteria, parent and student responsibilities, administration by scholarship funding organizations, and the funding and payment process for these accounts. It also requires the Auditor General to annually conduct financial and operational audits of all scholarship-funding organizations participating in the program. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2018.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Education (on 03/10/2018)

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