Can a Miami-Dade family pay for this with scholarship funds?
ABA provided by or under the supervision of a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (including RBTs under BCBA supervision).
Not eligible under PEP.
Not an authorized category.
Rules that apply
- Verify the BCBA through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board registry.
- Cannot duplicate services paid by insurance.
- Psychotherapy or counseling by a licensed psychologist, mental health counselor, MFT or clinical social worker is also an eligible specialized service.
What is not allowed
- Unsupervised technicians
- Services already reimbursed by insurance or an HSA
In Miami-Dade
Autism spectrum disorder is reported by 269 Miami-Dade private schools in the state directory. Several schools in Doral, Kendall and Hialeah operate as ABA-integrated academies and bill therapy as a school fee.
How to buy it
Check MyScholarShop first (anything listed is pre-approved), then Find Providers in EMA for direct pay to tutors, therapists and instructors. Otherwise pay with a card, keep the itemized receipt and submit for reimbursement. Anything not listed as eligible needs a pre-authorization request before you buy; 2026-27 requests close May 28, 2027.
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Sources: FES-UA Purchasing Guide (FCSUA / Step Up For Students) with the 2026-27 summary of changes; PEP Purchasing Guide 2026-27; Step Up For Students "Program Handbooks and Purchasing Guides — Summary of Changes," revised September 16, 2026. Summaries, not legal advice; your SFO's handbook controls.