| Status | Not covered. Florida law bars PEP funds for laptops, computers and other digital devices. | Covered with conditions. Computers, tablets and assistive technology covered, with replacement limits. | Not covered. Computers, tablets, phones and peripherals are prohibited items. |
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| Conditions | None stated | Devices must allow the student to access instruction or instructional content; listed digital devices, periphery and assistive technology; training and maintenance agreements eligible. | None stated |
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| Limits | None stated | Digital devices once every two years; assistive technology devices once per year; earlier replacement needs pre-authorization. | None stated |
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| Payment routes | None | MyScholarShop, Reimbursement | None |
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| Documentation | None stated | Instructional-materials receipt. | None stated |
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| Not allowed | Digital devices (phones, desktop and laptop computers incl. Chromebooks, tablets, e-readers, smart watches) and digital periphery devices (monitors, keyboards, mice, printers, headsets, scanners, VR headsets, Wi-Fi equipment). | Gaming subscription services; business or mobile internet services (UA-PG Appendix A). | Digital devices (phones, desktop and laptop computers, tablets, e-readers and others) and digital periphery devices. |
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| Example | None stated | Laptop computer | None stated |
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| Source | 2026-27 PEP Family Handbook, Digital Device Restriction (version Last Modified September 16, 2026). Checked 2026-10-15. | FES-UA Purchasing Guidelines 2026-2027, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Digital Devices, Digital Periphery Devices, Assistive Technology Devices, pp. 4-5 (version 2026-2027, July 1, 2026). Checked 2026-10-15. | 2026-27 Private School Purchasing Guide (FTC/FES-EO), Appendix A, Summary of Prohibited or Ineligible Items (version Last Modified September 16, 2026). Checked 2026-10-15. |
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