Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1318: Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Removing language requiring certain program funds to revert to the state, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; amending s. 1002.395, F.S.; removing language requiring certain program funds to revert to the state; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 7, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; amending s. 1002.395, F.S.; removing language requiring certain program funds to revert to the state; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âParagraphs (g) and (h) of subsection (11) of section 1002.395, Florida Statutes, are amended to read: 1002.395âFlorida Tax Credit Scholarship Program.â (11)âSCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT AND PAYMENT.â (g)âReimbursements for program expenditures may continue until the account balance is expended or remaining funds have reverted [DELETED: to the state] . (h)âA studentâs scholarship account must be closed and any remaining funds shall revert [DELETED: to the state] after: 1.âDenial or revocation of program eligibility by the commissioner for fraud or abuse, including, but not limited to, the student or studentâs parent accepting any payment, refund, or rebate, in any manner, from a provider of any services received pursuant to paragraph (6)(d); 2.âTwo consecutive fiscal years in which an account has been inactive; or 3.âThe student remains unenrolled in an eligible private school for 30 days while receiving a scholarship that requires full-time enrollment. Section 2.âThis act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
- Rodriguez, Ana (R, SD-040) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Messages
- : In Messages
- : Passed; YEAS 37 NAYS 0 -SJ 608
- : Read 3rd time -SJ 608
- : Read 2nd time -SJ 608
- : Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/26
- : Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
- : Favorable by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 18 NAYS 0
- : On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
- : Now in Fiscal Policy
Votes
- Senate: S 1318 Filed (March 5, 2026): 37 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate: S 1318 Filed (March 2, 2026): 18 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate: S 1318 Filed (February 25, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate: S 1318 Filed (February 10, 2026): 8 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Education Pre-K - 12, Fiscal Policy, Appropriations Committee on Pre-K - 12 Education
Common questions
- What is S1318?
- S1318 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program.
- What does S1318 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship Program; amending s. 1002.395, F.S.; removing language requiring certain program funds to revert to the state; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S1318?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Messages (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1318?
- Rodriguez, Ana (R, SD-040).
- Where is the official record for S1318?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1318
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