Public School Transportation Stipend
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Florida offers a wide variety of educational options within the public school system, including magnet schools with specific themes, charter schools with unique approaches, and other innovative models.
Every child has unique needs and sometimes the best school may be one other than the one he/she is assigned. To support the transportation costs associated with traveling to a different public school than the one the student has been assigned, families can benefit from a transportation stipend of $750.
Every child has unique needs and sometimes the best school may be one other than the one he/she is assigned. To support the transportation costs associated with traveling to a different public school than the one the student has been assigned, families can benefit from a transportation stipend of $750.
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Students Through Transportation Scholarships
Easy to Apply: Families can easily apply for the stipend through Step Up For Students.
Financial Assistance: $750 stipend per household
Access to Education: Enables students to attend a non-virtual public school that is different than their assigned school.
How Does It Work?
Transportation Stipend funds are distributed annually by check to eligible families. To qualify, families must provide proof that their student is enrolled full-time in a non-virtual Florida public school other than their assigned school.
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Are We Eligible?
To qualify for the Transportation Stipend, a household must have at least one K–8 student enrolled full-time in a non-virtual Florida public school that is not their assigned school. Each eligible household may receive only one stipend of $750 per year, regardless of the number of qualifying students.
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