Florida School Choice Program
Universal / Near-Universal
Family Empowerment and tax-credit scholarships expanded to universal eligibility for all K-12 students in 2023.
What “Universal / Near-Universal” means
At least one private-choice program (ESA, voucher, or tax-credit scholarship) is open to all — or nearly all — K-12 students statewide.
17 of 51 states are in the same category
Alongside Florida: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and 4 more.
Source: EdChoice · as of July 2026 · last verified August 6, 2026
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