Florida
A+ Opportunity Scholarship Program
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This program offers tuition grants, also known as Opportunity Scholarships,
to students in poor performing schools to get the education they deserve.
Any student is eligible, in grades kindergarten through 12th, who attends
or is assigned to a Florida school that has consistently received a failing
grade from the Florida Department of Education. An “F” school
means that children are not learning to read, write and do math at their
grade level. The Florida A+ Opportunity Scholarship gives students attending
an “F” school the option of transferring to another school.
Eligible students receive a voucher or scholarship to attend a private
school or public school that has a grade “C” or higher.
The Florida Department of Education grades schools annually on the basis
of student performance on tests, attendance, school discipline and dropout
rates. The average scholarship size is approximately $4,200. No scholarship
can exceed the cost of a private school’s tuition and fees, including
transportation. Contact Office of School Choice for more information.
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