Florida Opportunity Scholarship Program
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How does this program work?
The Florida Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP) allows students attending or assigned to failing public schools to choose a higher-performing public school. Schools are defined as failing which earn a grade “F” or three consecutive “Ds” as based on the statewide assessments conducted pursuant to Section. 1008.22, Florida Statutes.
Why this matters to families in Florida:
The Florida Opportunity Scholarship gives parents the ability to select a new public school when their current public schooling is designated as failing. It ensures parents have a meaningful choice in selecting a school that best supports their child’s success.
Award amounts for 2025-2026
School Transfer
No funds are provided under the Florida Opportunity Scholarship Program with the exception of transportation costs. If a parent chooses a higher performing public school within the district, the school district is responsible for providing transportation. If parents or guardians select a higher performing public school in another district, the family must cover the transportation costs.
Who is eligible for this program?
Students in grades K-12 are eligible to request and receive an Opportunity Scholarship to attend a higher performing school, if:
- The student spend the prior school year at a failing public school; or
- The public school system assigned the student, who is currently attending another school, to a failing school for the next school year; or
- The public school system assigns the student to a failing school for the next school year
When the statewide assessments designate a school as earning a grade “F” or three consecutive “Ds,” the local school district must notify parents of the school’s performance and inform them of their options under the Opportunity Scholarship Program.
The Florida Department of Education releases annual school performance grades which can be found on the Florida School Accountability Reports page of the Department of Education site.
How can families use the funds?
No funds are provided through this program.
What are the program rules and requirements?
- Residency: Applicants must be residents of Florida.
- Educational Status: K-12 students who have attended or will attend a failing school
How do families apply?
- Check Program Information: Review the FAQs for the Florida Opportunity Scholarship Program.
- Contact District to Participate: District List
Where can families learn more?
For other Florida School Choice Programs: Refer to our Florida State Summary.