Special Needs Gardiner Scholarship

Description

The Gardiner Scholarship is a program that assists families in personalizing educational plans for children with specific special needs. Eligible students, aged 3 through 12th grade, must have a diagnosis such as anaphylaxis, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, deafness, Down syndrome, dual sensory impairment, hospital or homebound status, muscular dystrophy, Phelan McDermid syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare disease or condition, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, Williams syndrome, or an intellectual disability (severe cognitive impairment). Additionally, students identified as high risk due to developmental delays and not older than 5 on September 1 may qualify for the year they apply. The Gardiner Scholarship enables parents to allocate scholarship funds to approved programs and providers, including private schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology, and college savings accounts. Children in foster care, out-of-home care, or experiencing homelessness may also qualify.

Hours

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Required Documents

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Eligibility

Eligibility includes students aged 3 through 12th grade diagnosed with conditions such as anaphylaxis, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, deafness, Down syndrome, dual sensory impairment, hospital or homebound status, muscular dystrophy, Phelan McDermid syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, rare diseases, spina bifida, traumatic brain injury, visual impairment, Williams syndrome, or intellectual disability (severe cognitive impairment). Students under 5 years old as of September 1 and at high risk due to developmental delays may also qualify. Children in foster care, out-of-home care, or experiencing homelessness are eligible.

Fees

No fees required

Intake Procedure

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Languages

English, Spanish

Service Area

Florida

Geography Served