Presenters described the district's postsecondary transition program (presented as a two‑year model serving adults with intellectual disabilities) that operates at Ridge Technical College and is supported by a Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) grant. The program provides inclusive technical coursework (culinary/hospitality), soft‑skills instruction, connections to vocational rehabilitation, transportation support (Citrus Connection) and a five‑year follow up on outcomes.

Staff said the grant cycle allows for up to $500,000 to $1.5 million per year for program operations and cited scholarship funds for students (district presenters referenced awards of up to $15,000 in scholarship pots, and an award amount of $9,500 per student per year cited for one element of the funding). The district seeks board approval to submit an FCSUA application to begin a new, specialized career instruction program at Travis Technical College in August 2026 with initial cohorts of up to five students and plans for growth in subsequent grant cycles.

Board members asked about employer partnerships (Publix and local employers named as committed partners), eligibility criteria (staff said psychological evaluations and transcripts determine initial eligibility and an IQ of about 70 or below is required), and advisory‑board structures. Presenters said the district's next steps are to submit the grant application and provide required letters of support from the superintendent and board chair to the FCSUA.