Partnering Public Schools,
Empowering Florida Families
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For Public Schools & Districts
For Scholarship Families
How It Works
This program allows scholarship families to use their funds (FES-UA, FES-EO, FTC and PEP) to pay for specific services from a public school, district, charter school,or virtual program on a private-pay basis.
For Families: It provides the flexibility to combine a Step Up scholarship with specialized public school resources.
For Schools: Participation is optional and provides a new way to serve students in your community.
Key Distinction: A student receiving these contracted services is not considered enrolled in the public school for scholarship eligibility purposes.
For Contracted Public School Providers
Why Become a Contracted Public School Provider?
Offer services like specialized courses, tutoring, therapy, assessments, and more.
Receive direct payment as a provider for these services.
Support scholarship families in your local community.
Showcase your unique programs to a new audience.
Become a Provider in 2 Steps
Create Your Business Account: Begin with the 2025–2026 EMA Account Set-Up for Public School Providers.
Submit Required Documentation: You will need to provide the following items:
- W-9
- EIN
- Bank account details for payment
- A description of the service(s) you will render
Find Participating Public School Programs
Explore our interactive map to see which public school districts, charter schools, and virtual providers offer contracted services. Click your county to visit that school's site for service details and enrollment steps.
For Scholarship Families
Use Your Scholarship for Public School Services
Services include: Courses, tutoring, therapy, assessments, and more.
Program Status: This program is currently available and expanding statewide.
Find Services in Your County
Explore the Map: Use the Interactive County Map to see participating districts.
Visit Their Site: Click your county to see that public school's specific offerings and enrollment steps.
My District Isn't Listed: This program is new and growing. If you don't see your district, use our Sample Email to send to your local school to express your interest.
Get the Information You Need
Calendar of Events/Important Dates
Download: Sample Email for Non-Participating Districts