What are the funding routes for a Lee County microschool?
Register as a private school and accept the Private School Scholarship and FES-UA; become a PEP-approved hybrid with two or more full on-site days a week; or operate as a tutoring program paid from PEP and FES-UA accounts. Each route has its own paperwork.
How many Lee schools already take PEP?
Only a handful: the October 28, 2026 directory flags five, in Estero, downtown Fort Myers, North Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres. Demand from PEP families outruns the seats.
What does Acton-style and specialized programming look like locally?
Lee already has Acton Academy campuses in Alva and Estero and several specialized education centers, which shows the range of small formats families here will consider.
| Route | Limit |
|---|---|
| Registered private school: Private School Scholarship and FES-UA | Not a PEP hybrid unless state-approved as one |
| PEP hybrid: two or more full in-person days a week | Not full-time enrollment |