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Will PEP scholarship funding be returned to the state if my student leaves the program?
Yes. Your student’s remaining PEP Scholarship funds will be returned to the state if you leave the program and also if:• The Florida Department of Education Commissioner deems your student ineligible due to fraud or abuse• Two consecutive fiscal years (July 1 – June 30) pass with no spending activity from your student’s account. As […]
Learn MoreWhen should I terminate my Home Education program with my school district?
You should end your Home Education program once your child’s PEP Scholarship is funded. Your scholarship funding letter can be used as proof that your student is now participating in the scholarship program. For more guidance on what to do after your child is confirmed for a scholarship, watch this video. Please see the Scholarship […]
Learn MoreWhat do I do if we are confirmed and funded PEP, but am still unsure and want to go back to Home Education? How does withdrawing work?
To decline a scholarship: For a visual guide on how to decline a scholarship, click here. This information is also available in the PEP Family Handbook.
Learn MoreWhat if I do my evaluation early, and apply for PEP but I don't get a scholarship? 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 […]
Learn MoreI’m renewing my child’s PEP scholarship. Do I need to complete an evaluation before I apply?
No. A home education evaluation is not required for new or renewal PEP applications. However, students who were funded with a PEP scholarship in the previous school year must take a Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) approved norm-referenced test during the year they use PEP. Test scores must be submitted to your Scholarship Funding Organization […]
Learn MoreHow can I apply if I haven’t completed my home education evaluation yet? Will I miss my chance to apply for the PEP Scholarship?
No, you won’t miss your chance. By law, Home Education and the PEP Scholarship are two separate education options in Florida. A home education evaluation is not required when applying for a new or renewal PEP Scholarship. PEP Scholarship choices are confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. Once your PEP Scholarship is funded, you will […]
Learn MoreMy student is on PEP. Will they need to take a test and submit scores to Step Up?
Yes. All PEP students in grades K–12 are required to take a state-approved norm-referenced test each year and submit the results to their Scholarship Funding Organization (SFO). For more information, including a list of approved assessments, please see the Annual Assessment Requirement section in the PEP Family Handbook.
Learn MoreWhat is the Student Learning Plan?
A Student Learning Plan (SLP) is a personalized plan created by parents or guardians to guide their child’s instruction and identify the services needed to support their academic success. All FTC-PEP scholarship students must complete and annually update a Student Learning Plan (SLP) in EMA. For a step-by-step tutorial on how to create and update […]
Learn MoreAm I required to complete a Student Learning Plan (SLP) if my student attends a physical school at least two days a week?
Yes. Every PEP student must have a Student Learning Plan, regardless of whether they attend a physical school part-time or learn entirely at home.
Learn MoreWhat do I do if my student’s physical school is not listed as an option?
Check with your preferred school to make sure they have contacted the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) about participating. The FLDOE approves private schools to participate in serving scholarship students. Remember that you can use this Private School Directory to help you find the school you need for either Private School Scholarships, Unique Abilities Scholarships, […]
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