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.

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