Florida Scholars Academy

The mission of the Florida Scholars Academy is to provide a free and appropriate high-quality education.

A board of community leaders along with the Secretary makes up the Board of Trustees.  Collectively, the Board creates policies and provides direction to enhance the activities of the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice. 

Click here for the Florida Scholars Academy official meeting agenda and minutes.

Florida Statute 985.619 establishes the Florida Scholars Academy to deliver educational opportunities to students served in residential commitment programs and defines the statutory duties of the Florida Scholars Academy Board of Trustees.

Florida's juvenile justice system will continue to pursue comprehensive system improvement and deploy proven practices that solidify our place as the leading system in the nation.

Florida Virtual School is the operating education service provider for the Florida Scholars Academy, a unified education system for students assigned to a Florida Department of Juvenile Justice residential commitment program. Through an online and in-person blended environment, Florida Scholars Academy provides an individualized educational pathway to help students achieve a high school or high school equivalency diploma, industry-recognized credential of value to start their career, and/or enroll in a postsecondary program of study at a Florida college, university, or technical college.  Ready to make a difference? Visit the FLVS Careers page.