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FLORIDA

The American Federation for Children seeks to empower Florida families, especially lower-income families, with the freedom to choose the best K-12 education for their children.

FLORIDA’S SCHOOL CHOICE PROGRAMS:

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR PRIVATE SCHOOL CHOICE IN FLORIDA!

Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options Program (ESA)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

ENROLLMENT: 130,000 students (2023-2024)

Family Empowerment Scholarship Program (Unique Abilities) (ESA)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

  • Students between the ages of 2 and 22 must have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or be diagnosed with rare diseases which affect patient populations of fewer than 200,000 Americans, specific learning disabilities, or defined health impairments
  • Eligibility testing tool

ENROLLMENT: 85,000 students (2023-2024)

Personalized Education Program (ESA)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

  • Florida residents in grades K-12 not enrolled in full-time private or public school
  • No household income requirement
  • Eligibility testing tool

ENROLLMENT: 15,000 students (2023-2024)

Tax Credit Scholarship Program (Tax Credit)

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY

  • Universal availability to all Florida residents eligible to enroll in K-12 public school
  • Priority is given to students with household income that does not exceed 185% of the federal poverty level, students in the foster care system, or students placed in out-of-home care

ENROLLMENT: 130,000 students (2023-2024)

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Our team focuses its time and resources on supporting state-level efforts to provide low-income and middle-income families with access to great schools through private school choice.

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