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Education

Florida offers many choices for education, like:

Traditional public schools
- Specialized day schools
- Regular schools, with a range of classroom inclusion options
Nontraditional public schools
- Charter schools
- Virtual schools
Private schools
Homeschool

Another alternative for care during the day is Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) services.

Differences in legal requirements and funding mean that school types aren’t the same in:

the amount of specialized services they usually offer for a child who suffered a birth injury and
the requirements for an educational program to have to meet them.

Also, the number and type of schools differ depending on where you live. In some places there are lots of different schools available, and in other areas, not as many.

The State of Florida has created some ways for families to get funding through scholarships for private schools and homeschool support.

Disclaimer: The information on this page was obtained from third party materials/links for informational purposes only. This information does not constitute legal advice nor does it express or reflect the policies, thoughts or opinions of NICA.

Last updated 5/19/2026

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