The bill amends the eligibility requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, specifically addressing students who earn their high school diploma from a non-Florida school. It allows students to qualify for the scholarship if they earn a diploma while living with a parent or guardian who has either retired from military or public service assignment away from Florida or has done so within 12 months prior to the student's graduation.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing provisions for students who complete a home education program or earn a diploma from a Florida private school. The changes aim to provide more flexibility and support for students who may not have attended a Florida school due to their family's circumstances. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1107 Filed: 1009.531