Program: Parent PEP

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Will I have to pay back PEP scholarship funds I’ve already spent if I leave the program?

No. Spent funds will not have to be paid back if you leave the program.
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Will the PEP scholarship money be returned to the state if I leave the program?

Scholarship funds may be required to be returned to the state in cases where students are found ineligible to receive the scholarship funds.
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When is the appropriate time to terminate my home education program with my school district?

You should terminate your home education program as soon as your PEP scholarship is funded. Your award letter can serve as documentation that your child is now participating in the scholarship program. For more on what to do once your child is awarded a scholarship, see this video.
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What do I do if we are awarded and funded PEP, but am still unsure and want to go back to Home Education? How does withdrawing work?

You can withdraw from PEP anytime by logging in to EMA and selecting the “Decline” button. If you've already withdrawn from your Home Education Program after receiving the PEP scholarship, you'll need to reestablish it by sending a letter of intent to your district. If you haven't withdrawn from your Home Education Program, declining PEP […]
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What if I do my evaluation early, and apply for PEP but I don't get awarded? Will I be truant? How does this work?

Your child could be found truant if you do not complete an evaluation and do not receive a funded PEP scholarship. New PEP students should complete the home education evaluation as a precaution. Please do not withdraw as a home education student in your school district if you have not been funded, or do not […]
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I’m renewing my child’s PEP scholarship; will I need to have an evaluation done before I apply?

Current PEP students who were awarded and funded on the PEP scholarship in the previous school year are required to take a FLDOE approved norm-referenced test, during the year they use PEP, and submit test scores to their SFO. You can submit these scores to your account in EMA; however, a home education evaluation is […]
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How can I apply if I haven't done my evaluation yet? Will I miss my chance to apply for PEP?

By law, home education and PEP are two distinct education options in Florida, so a home education evaluation is not required for new or renewal PEP applications. Scholarship availability is first come, first served. Once funded a PEP scholarship you will need to notify your school district of your intent to use the PEP scholarship […]
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My student is on PEP, will my child need to take a test and submit test scores to Step Up?

Yes. All PEP students, grades K-12, must take a state-approved norm-referenced test annually, and submit the results to the SFO.
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What is the Student Learning Plan?

Student Learning Plan (SLP) is a customized learning plan developed by parents or guardians and revised, at least annually, to guide instruction for their students and to address the services needed to fulfill their academic needs. PEP parents and guardians must complete a Student Learning Plan for each student prior to funding.
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Am I required to complete a Student Learning Plan (SLP) if my student attends a physical school at least two days a week?

Yes, an SLP is required for all PEP students, whether they attend a physical school or not.
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