College Readiness State Programs
The College Reach-Out Program (CROP) was established in 1983 by the Florida Legislature to motivate and prepare students in grades 6–12 from low-income educationally disadvantaged backgrounds towards pursuing and successfully completing postsecondary education. Participants are students who otherwise would be unlikely to seek admission to a postsecondary institution without additional support and recruitment efforts. CROP supports local programs throughout Florida led by postsecondary educational institutions. Program funds are appropriated by the Legislature to the FDOE and allocated through a competitive process. According to Section 1007.34(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), to participate in CROP, a postsecondary institution may submit a proposal to the FDOE. Section 1007.34(9), F.S., states that members of the CROP Advisory Council, appointed by the Commissioner of Education, will review the proposals, and recommend to the State Board of Education an order of priority for funding the proposals.
Objectives
Program activities must support the following goals:
- Motivate students to pursue a postsecondary education.
- Enhance students’ basic learning skills and performance.
- Strengthen students’ and parents’ understanding of the benefits of postsecondary education.
- Foster academic, personal, and career development through supplemental instruction.
Program Information
- Florida Statute- 1007.34 College Reach-Out program
- CROP Rule
- CROP Programs by County (PDF)
- Participating Institutions and Contact Information (PDF)