Partnering with Public Schools to Empower Florida Families

Step Up For Students now partners with public school districts and charter schools to offer part-time services to scholarship students.

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Contracted Public Schools Choices for Scholarship Families

Scholarship families can access contracted services from participating public school districts and charter schools directly from their EMA account using their ESA funds, avoiding out-of-pocket costs and reimbursement.

For Families: It provides the flexibility to combine a Step Up scholarship with specialized public school resources.

For Public Schools: Participation is optional and provides a new way to serve students in your community and beyond.

It is important to note that a student receiving these contracted services is not considered enrolled in the public school for scholarship eligibility purposes.

Choose Your Path

For Public School Districts and Charter Schools

Become a contracted public school provider to offer services like courses, tutoring, and other learning opportunities to scholarship students.

Learn More Provider Portal

For Scholarship Families

Discover how to use your scholarship funds for part-time services and personalized learning with contracted public school districts and charters.

Learn More Family Resources

For Contracted Public School Providers

Partner with us to offer your services to Step Up For Students scholarship recipients.

Get Started as a Contracted Public School Provider

Partnering with Step Up For Students enables your district or charter school to expand opportunities for students by offering courses, tutoring, therapy, assessments and other approved services, while receiving direct payment.

This partnership also provides an opportunity to support scholarship families in your local community and beyond, while showcasing your unique programs and expertise to a broader audience.

Resources

Become a Provider

Community of Practice

Two Steps to Becoming A Contracted Provider

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Create Your Business Account: Begin by viewing the 2025–2026 EMA Account Set-Up for Public School Providers.

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Submit Required Documentation: You will need to provide the following items to complete the online application:

W-9
EIN
Bank account details for payment
A description of the service(s) you will render

Which districts are participating?Start Your Application

For Scholarship Families

Use your scholarship to create a truly personalized education for your child.

How It Works:

You can use your scholarship dollars from the PEP, Private School and Unique Abilities programs to pay for part-time services offered by participating public school districts and charter schools. This gives you the flexibility to combine the benefits of your scholarship with helpful public school resources. Services may include courses, tutoring, therapy, assessments and more.

Find Services in Participating Counties

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Explore the Maps: Use the map to see participating districts.

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Explore the List: Use the list to see participating districts.

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Read: How To Use Contracted Public School Services

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If your desired public school district or charter isn’t yet participating: This program is new and growing. If you don't see a certain district, use our Sample Email or your own to contact that district or charter school and express your interest.