Attendance Reporting Requirements
Participating schools may be required to maintain and report accurate student attendance records in accordance with Florida law and scholarship program requirements.
Schools should:
Maintain attendance documentation for scholarship students
Report enrollment or attendance changes promptly
Keep records available for review if requested by the Florida Department of Education or the Scholarship Funding Organization (SFO)
Schools serving scholarship students are responsible for ensuring attendance information is accurate and up to date.
Testing Requirements
Private schools participating in scholarship programs must annually administer an approved norm-referenced assessment or statewide assessment for eligible students in grades 3–10. Schools are responsible for maintaining testing documentation and complying with state testing requirements.
Recordkeeping Requirements
Schools must maintain accurate educational, attendance, and financial records for scholarship students. Florida law also requires schools to retain permanent student records and make documentation available if requested during audits or compliance reviews.
Audits & Compliance Reviews
Participating schools may be subject to audits, compliance reviews, or documentation requests from the Florida Department of Education.
Reviews may include:
Enrollment verification
Tuition and fee records
Attendance documentation
Scholarship payment information
Compliance with program requirements
Schools should maintain organized records and respond promptly to any requests for information.
School Responsibilities Under Florida ESA
Participating schools are responsible for:
Maintaining compliance with Florida scholarship laws
Verifying student enrollment
Reporting accurate tuition and fees
Maintaining required records and documentation
Completing annual testing and compliance requirements
Responding to requests from the Florida Department of Education or Scholarship Funding Organizations
Schools must remain in good standing to continue participating in scholarship programs.