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HB 423

Family Empowerment Scholarship Program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Robin Bartleman and 4 co-sponsors

Florida bill proposing Family Empowerment Scholarship Program died in committee after May 2025 postponement; specific impacts unclear from available legislative history.

Died in Education & Employment Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 423

Legislative bill overview

HB 423 proposes a Family Empowerment Scholarship Program in Florida, though the bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the legislative history provided. Based on the title and sponsor names, it likely expands educational choice or funding mechanisms for families. The bill died in committee in June 2025 after being indefinitely postponed in May.

Why is this important

Educational funding and scholarship programs directly affect student access to schooling options and family finances. Changes to scholarship eligibility, funding levels, or program structure can impact thousands of students and families across Florida, as well as state education budgets.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition of "empowerment": Different stakeholders define educational empowerment differently—some prioritize school choice expansion while others emphasize traditional public school funding
  • Funding source and adequacy: Whether the program is newly funded or reallocates existing education dollars, and whether funding levels sufficiently support intended beneficiaries
  • Eligibility criteria: Disputes likely exist over income thresholds, residency requirements, or which students/families qualify for scholarships

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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