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Board to advertise new policy aligning district practice with Florida law on personalized education programs
Summary
Knight previewed a new district policy (92-71) that implements Florida statutory language allowing personalized education program (PEP) students to participate under statutes 1002.01 and 1002.395 and to use scholarship funds for contracted district services; the policy is set for advertisement and public hearing at tomorrow’s meeting.
Knight told the board the item on tomorrow’s agenda includes amendments to existing policies (attendance, absences for religious instruction, interscholastic athletics) and a new policy, 92-71, to provide guidelines for the district’s personalized education program (PEP). He cited Florida statutory language and explained the new policy will include an option to enter into contracts so PEP students may use scholarship funds for classes or contracted services.
The presentation referenced Florida Statutes 1002.01 and 1002.395 and cross-referenced home-education provisions in 1002.41; Knight said the policy draft is intended to ensure the district provides the same flexibility and opportunities to PEP students that statute contemplates and to permit contracting under scholarship rules where allowed.
Board members asked clarifying questions about how the arrangement differs from homeschool students taking classes and staff confirmed that PEP students would pay (or use scholarship funds) to enroll in district classes under the contract option. The board placed the policy on tomorrow’s agenda for public hearing and potential approval to advertise.
