State Voucher Programs Should Your School Participate? Smith, S. J. (2003, November). State voucher programs: Should your school participate? Presented at the Association of Christian Schools International, Florida Teachers Convention, Orlando, FL. Association of Christian Schools International Orlando, Florida 2001 Dr. Samuel J. Smith

Opportunities for Students with Disabilities McKay Scholarships Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Smith, S. J. (2003, November). State voucher programs: Should your school participate? Presented at the Association of Christian Schools International, Florida Teachers Convention, Orlando, FL.

McKay Scholarships ~ Topics ~ Purpose Provisions Student Eligibility Private School Eligibility

Purpose The purpose of the McKay Scholarship Program is to expand educational opportunities for students with disabilities.

Provisions Parents of public school students with disabilities may… remain at the present public school. transfer to another public school in their district or in an adjacent district. transfer to a participating private school.

Provisions The state will provide a scholarship to the parents to cover the costs of… enrollment fees regular tuition and fees any additional costs for special needs services

Individual scholarship payments may not exceed the total average cost Provisions Approximately $6,000 Individual scholarship payments may not exceed the total average cost for educating a Florida public school student.

~ Parents ~ Requirements for Participation Submit a letter of intent to the public school district. Enroll in another public school or a private school. Follow all requirements of the selected school. Pay tuition beyond scholarship.

~ Schools ~ Requirements for Participation Submit application for approval. Be fiscally sound. Follow all laws pertaining to private schools.