Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 579: Family Empowerment Scholarship Program
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 579 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 2, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Family Empowerment Scholarship Program. Primary sponsor: Robin Bartleman (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Student Academic Success Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Family Empowerment Scholarship Program; Requires private schools participating in FES Program to provide specified information in writing to certain parents before their student's initial enrollment in school; & provides private school requirements relating to certain services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Bartleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 103 |
| Daryl Campbell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 99 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Student Academic Success Subcommittee
- Referred to Education & Employment Committee
- Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee
- Filed