Partnering with Public Schools to Empower Florida Families

Step Up For Students now partners with public school districts and charter schools to offer part-time services to scholarship students.

Discover Public School Services for Scholarship Families

Scholarship families can access services from participating public school districts and charter schools directly from their EMA account using their ESA funds, avoiding out-of-pocket costs and reimbursement procedures.

Families: Enjoy the flexibility of combining your Step Up scholarship with specialized public school resources like in-person and virtual classes, therapies, enrichment offerings, seasonal camps, and more. See if your district participates.

Districts & Charter Schools: Curate what services you offer, what scholarship funds you accept, and generate revenue while uncovering a whole new way to serve the students in your community and beyond.

Eligibility Note: Receiving these public-school services is not considered enrollment in a public school for scholarship eligibility purposes.

Choose Your Path

For Public School Districts and Charter Schools

Generate revenue as a contracted public school provider offering services like in-person and virtual courses, tutoring, testing, enrichment offerings, and other learning opportunities to scholarship students.

Learn More Provider Portal

For Scholarship Families

Discover how to use your scholarship funds for part-time services and personalized learning with contracted public school districts and charters.

Learn More Family Resources

For Public School Districts & Charter Schools

Partner with us to offer your services to Step Up For Students scholarship recipients.

Get Started as a Contracted Public School Provider

Partnering with Step Up For Students enables your district or charter school to expand opportunities for students while receiving direct payment by offering services such as:

in-person and virtual courses
tutoring
therapy
assessments
athletics
enrichment offerings
seasonal camps
and more!

This partnership also provides an opportunity to support scholarship families in your local community and beyond, while showcasing your unique programs and expertise to a broader audience.

Ready to get started? Start your application or reach out to one of our regional managers.

Hear how public school partnerships and customized learning options are creating new opportunities for Florida families.

Community of Practice

Two Steps to Becoming A Contracted Provider

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Create Your Business Account: Begin by viewing the EMA Account Set-Up for Public School Providers.

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Submit Required Documentation: You will need to provide the following items to complete the online application:

W-9
EIN
Bank account details for payment
A description of the service(s) you will render

See participating districts Start Your Application

Resources for Participating Districts and Charter Schools

Login to CoP Landing Page

For Scholarship Families

Use your scholarship to create a truly personalized education for your child.

How It Works

You can use your scholarship dollars from the PEP, Private School, and Unique Abilities programs to pay for part-time services offered by participating public school districts and charter schools. This gives you the flexibility to combine the benefits of your scholarship with helpful public school resources.

Services may include:

in-person and virtual courses,
tutoring,
therapy,
assessments,
athletics,
enrichment offerings,
seasonal camps,
and more!

For more information, read How to Use Contracted Public School Services.

The Benefits

Add public school services without changing schools
Access opportunities beyond your local district
Choose virtual or in-person learning options
Enroll in electives, AP courses, career training, clubs, and specialized programs
Pay directly through EMA using eligible scholarship funds
Create an educational experience tailored to your child's goals

Find Services in Participating Counties

Explore the Maps: Use the map to see participating districts.

If your desired public school district or charter isn’t yet participating, this program is new and growing. If you don't see a certain district or charter school, email them to express your interest using our Sample Email.

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Explore the List: Use the list to see participating districts.

Sign up for part-time public school services today!

1. Log into EMA
2. Open the EMA Marketplace
3. Select your student
4. Choose Contracted Public School Services from the Service Category dropdown.
5. Explore the available options and pick the services that best support your child’s needs.