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Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Bright Futures Contributes to Improved College Preparation, Affordability, and Enrollment

Report 03-17, February 2003

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Report Summary

Since the Bright Futures program was created in 1997, Florida's high school graduates have improved their academic preparation and more of them are going on to college in Florida. The largest gains have occurred among minority students. Bright Futures scholarships contribute to this improvement by offering students financial incentives for good academic performance and preparation. The Legislature has several options that could help control the growth of the program or encourage further improved preparation, including changing eligibility requirements, changing the award structure, and changing renewal requirements.

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Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
Copies of this report in print or alternate accessible format may be obtained by email OPPAGA@oppaga.fl.gov, telephone (850) 488-0021, or mail 111 W. Madison St., Room 312 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1475.
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