Which Duval private schools serve each diagnosis, and how does FES-UA pay?
The Unique Abilities Scholarship is worth $10,573 at matrix levels 1-3 in Duval for 2026-27 and funds tuition, therapies, tutoring and more for students from age 3 through grade 12. Each diagnosis page lists the Duval private schools that report serving the category to the state and what the account can buy.
Last verified: October 2026Autism spectrum
Autism is one of the three most frequently reported categories among Duval private schools, and the state directory still shows an older 'autistic' label for some of them, which we count here as the same category.
33 Duval schools report this →Learning disability (dyslexia, dyscalculia)
Specific learning disability is among the categories Duval schools report most often, and it is usually served with a mainstream curriculum and a structured-literacy tutor.
32 Duval schools report this →ADHD and other health impairment
Florida counts ADHD under 'other health impairment' when a licensed physician or psychologist documents it.
23 Duval schools report this →Speech and language impairment
Speech and language impairment are the most commonly reported categories on the Duval list.
37 Duval schools report this →Intellectual disabilities
Schools that report intellectual disability often run self-contained or heavily supported programs.
32 Duval schools report this →Early developmental delay (ages 3-5)
Because FES-UA opens at age three, early developmental delay is how many preschool families first enter the program.
31 Duval schools report this →Emotional and behavioral disability
Fewer schools report this category, which makes matching a child to a school more important.
20 Duval schools report this →Hearing and vision loss
Hearing and vision categories open up assistive technology, hearing aids and specialist therapy as allowed uses.
18 Duval schools report this →What does an FES-UA account pay for?
Speech and language therapy
Speech-language pathology is one of the specialized services Florida names for Unique Abilities students.
Rules →Therapy services (FES-UA)OT and PT sessions
Occupational and physical therapy are covered by FES-UA as long as a licensed therapist delivers them.
Rules →Therapy services (FES-UA)Applied behavior analysis for autism
Applied Behavior Analysis is named in the FES-UA statute and is among the largest single therapy uses of the account.
Rules →| Question | What the state record shows | What you must confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Does the school serve my child? | The categories it told the state it serves | Current capacity and who delivers support |
| Can I pay with FES-UA? | Whether the school is an FES-UA participant | How therapy on campus is billed |
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