The bill amends the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program by revising eligibility requirements for students who earn a high school diploma from a non-Florida school. Specifically, it allows students who have a parent or guardian on military or public service assignment away from Florida to qualify for the scholarship if they earn their diploma under certain conditions. Additionally, the bill introduces a new eligibility criterion for the Florida Academic Scholars award, which now includes students who earn an Advanced Placement Capstone designation from the College Board.

Furthermore, the bill provides a detailed definition of the Advanced Placement Capstone designation, specifying that it consists of six Advanced Placement courses across various subjects. It also makes a conforming change to a cross-reference in the fee waiver section of the law. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 270 Filed: 1009.531
S 270 c1: 1009.531, 1009.26