Problem: Students in Hybrid Models Excluded from Tax Credit Scholarship

- Currently, students enrolled in hybrid models, which combine both online and on-campus learning, face exclusion from the Tax Credit Scholarship due to the stringent requirement of 180 days on campus. This limitation hinders families seeking alternative, flexible educational options that suit their children's learning styles and needs.

- Solution: Inclusion of Hybrid Models in Tax Credit Scholarship

- The proposed solution involves amending the verbiage of the HB1 bill to explicitly include hybrid models within the Tax Credit Scholarship framework. By acknowledging the value of hybrid education, we can ensure that students in these innovative learning environments receive the same funding opportunities as their peers in traditional on-campus settings.

- Call to Action: Include Hybrid Schools in Tax Credit or PEP Scholarship

- We urge legislators to take action by incorporating language that specifically recognizes and includes hybrid schools in the Tax Credit Scholarship. Alternatively, considering the flexibility of the Personalized Education Program (PEP) grant for homeschooling, allowing hybrid schools to be part of either the Tax Credit or PEP Scholarship will provide families with diverse educational options while maintaining equitable funding opportunities for all students. This call to action seeks to bridge the gap and promote inclusivity within Florida's educational funding landscape.