terms & conditions

Last Updated: July 8, 2026

Welcome to the website of Sunshine State Kids Foundation (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website (sunshinekidsfoundation.com), you agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, please do not use this website.

 This website is provided for informational purposes only. Sunshine State Kids Foundation is a Florida-approved Scholarship Funding Organization (SFO) that administers the Family Empowerment Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (FES-UA), the Personalized Education Program (PEP), and the Florida Tax Credit Scholarship (FTC/FES-EO).

The information on this site is intended to help families understand our programs and processes. It is not a substitute for the official rules and requirements outlined in our Purchasing Handbook.

 All scholarship programs are governed by Florida law and the policies set forth in our official Purchasing Handbook.

By using this website or applying for a scholarship through our programs, you acknowledge that:

• The official rules, eligible expenses, prohibited items, and documentation requirements are contained in the Purchasing Handbook.
• You are responsible for reviewing and following the most current version of the Handbook.
• Decisions regarding eligibility, fund usage, and compliance are made in accordance with Florida Department of Education guidelines and our internal policies.

We reserve the right to update program rules, policies, and this website at any time.

 Applications for our scholarship programs are processed through a secure third-party platform provided by Odyssey. By clicking “Apply Now” or accessing the application portal, you will be directed to Odyssey’s platform and will be subject to their terms of service and privacy policy.

We are not responsible for the content, functionality, or policies of third-party websites, including Odyssey.

 The information provided on this website and in our Purchasing Handbook is for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax, or professional advice.

Families should consult with appropriate professionals regarding their specific situation. We strongly encourage all families to carefully review the Purchasing Handbook and contact us with any questions before making decisions about scholarship funds.

 All content on this website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and the Purchasing Handbook, is the property of Sunshine State Kids Foundation or its content suppliers and is protected by applicable copyright and trademark laws.

You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this website without our prior written permission, except as necessary for personal, non-commercial use related to our scholarship programs.

 To the fullest extent permitted by law, Sunshine State Kids Foundation shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or in connection with your use of this website or participation in our scholarship programs.

We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free access to this website or the Odyssey platform.

 We reserve the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised terms.

 These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, without regard to its conflict of law principles.