Gardiner Scholarship/Family Empowerment Scholarship Program is expanding services.
What can a Gardner/Family Empowerment Scholarship Program do for my child?
On May 11, 2021, Governor DeSantis signed legislation that expands access to education choice scholarships. These changes will go into effect on July 1, 2021. The new legislation allows more families than ever to be eligible for a scholarship
With a Gardiner Scholarship, your child has more learning options. The Gardner/Family Empowerment Scholarship Program is different than other state scholarships in that it allows parents to personalize the education of their children with unique abilities by directing money toward a combination of programs and approved providers. These include schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology – even a college savings account. Learn more about the Gardner/Family Empowerment Scholarship Program HERE.
Following is a list of students eligible as of July 1, 2021 and next steps they may take:
Students of families with higher income (i.e. nearly $100,000 for a family of 4) – Families may APPLY NOW.
Siblings of Gardner/Family Empowerment Scholarship Program students – Families may CLICK HERE to be notified when they may apply.
Dependent children of a member of the United States Armed Forces – Families may CLICK HERE to be notified when they may apply.
Students with one of the following diagnoses: speech impairment; language impairment; orthopedic impairment; other health impairment; emotional or behavioral disability; or specific learning disability, including but not limited to dyslexia, dyscalculia, or developmental aphasia – Families may CLICK HERE to be notified when they may apply.
Note: Students currently enrolled in private school are now eligible, too!
