The bill amends the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program by introducing new requirements for private schools participating in the program. Specifically, it mandates that these schools provide certain information in writing to parents before their child's initial enrollment. This information includes details about the school's academic programs, policies, code of conduct, attendance policies, and specialized services and therapies offered. Additionally, schools are allowed to update the information regarding specialized services and therapies once per school year or when the school district updates its list of equitable services, whichever occurs first.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that within 30 days after a school district provides a student with a private school services plan, parents of students with individualized education plans, English language learner plans, or 504 plans must be informed about the modifications, accommodations, and therapies that will be honored as part of their child's plan. The bill emphasizes the importance of communication between private schools and parents to ensure that students' individual needs are met. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 508 Filed: 1002.394
S 508 c1: 1002.394
S 508 c2: 1002.394