The New World Scholarship Account expands eligibility to include public school students enrolled in pre-K through grade 5, who have a substantial reading or math deficiency identified under 2.1008.25(5)(a), F.S., or who scored below a Level 3 on the statewide, standardized assessment in the prior school year. To apply for funding a parent must submit an application at https://www.stepupforstudents.org/scholarships/reading/.

The eligible expenditures for reimbursement are:

• Instructional materials.
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• Tuition and fees for part-time tutoring services. The services shall be provided by a person who holds a valid teaching certificate pursuant to s.1012.56, F.S.; a person who holds a baccalaureate or graduate degree in the subject area; a person who holds an adjunct teaching certificate pursuant to s.1012.57; or a person who has demonstrated a mastery of subject area knowledge pursuant to s.1012.56(5).
• Fees for specialized summer education programs designed to improve reading or literacy skills or math skills.
• Fees for after-school education programs designed to improve reading or literacy skills or math skills.