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FL S1758

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/6/2013

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Bean

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates April 11, 2013, as "Higher Education Day" in Florida
  • Florida's public higher education system educates over 310,000 students annually through 12 State University System institutions and 28 Florida College System colleges
  • State University System graduates are projected to contribute $30.9 billion in lifetime earnings over 30 years, or approximately $1 billion annually in 2010 dollars
  • State University System generates annual economic impact of nearly $80 billion, employs over 58,000 faculty and staff, and creates more than 771,000 jobs representing nearly 8 percent of Florida's workforce
  • Florida College System institutions are nationally recognized for excellence, including Valencia College winning the 2011 Aspen Prize for best community college in the nation

Legislative Description

Higher Education Day

Last Action

Adopted

4/10/2013

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