The bill amends Florida Statutes to enhance the provisions related to high-performing charter schools and the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. It allows high-performing charter schools to exclude students enrolled in virtual courses from calculations of facility capacity, thereby enabling these schools to expand their enrollment without being constrained by physical space limitations. Additionally, the bill authorizes these schools to provide virtual courses to students in grades 9 through 12, with specific funding requirements outlined for such courses.

Furthermore, the bill revises the definitions and obligations within the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program. It updates the term "choice navigator" to reflect new requirements and expands the authorized uses of scholarship funds to include tuition and fees for various educational services, including virtual programs and tutoring services. The changes aim to provide more flexibility and options for students and families in accessing educational resources. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 871 Filed: 1002.394, 1002.395, 1002.421, 1003.01
H 871 c1: 1002.331