New Worlds Scholarship Accounts
Effective July 1, 2024, the New Worlds Scholarship Accounts Program expanded eligibility to include VPK students as well as public school students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 5 who
- have a substantial deficiency in either reading or mathematics;
- exhibit characteristics of dyslexia or dyscalculia;
- scored below a Level 3 on the statewide, standardized English Language Arts (ELA) or Mathematics assessment in the prior school year; or
- for VPK students enrolled in public school or private school programs, exhibit a substantial deficiency in early literacy skills based on the most recent progress monitoring results.
What is the amount of a New Worlds Scholarship Account?
For the 2024-2025 school year, the amount of the scholarship is $1200 per eligible student.
How do I apply for a New Worlds Scholarship Account?
To apply for funding, a parent must submit an application to an eligible scholarship funding organization directly.
For the 2024-25 school year, Step Up For Students will be the only Scholarship Funding Organization administering this scholarship program.
The eligible expenditures for reimbursement are:
- Instructional materials;
- Curriculum;
- Tuition and fees for part-time tutoring services. The services shall be provided by a person who holds a valid teaching certificate pursuant to s. 1012.56, F.S.; a person who holds a baccalaureate or graduate degree in the subject area; a person who holds an adjunct teaching certificate pursuant to s. 1012.57; or a person who has demonstrated a mastery of subject area knowledge pursuant to s. 1012.56(5); a person who holds a micro-credential under s. 1003.485; or, for a VPK student, a person who holds a credential under s. 1002.55(3)(c)1., or an educational credential under s. 1002.55(4)(a) or (b).
- Fees for specialized summer education programs designed to improve reading, literacy, or mathematics skills; and
- Fees for after-school education programs designed to improve reading, literacy, or mathematics skills.