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FL S1228

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kelli Stargel

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Polk State College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary in 2014
  • Polk State College was founded in 1964 as the first public higher education institution in Polk County and is one of 28 public colleges in the Florida College System
  • The college operates multiple campuses in Bartow, Winter Haven, and Lakeland, plus charter high schools in Polk County
  • Enrollment grew from approximately 1,200 students in 1964 to approximately 25,000 students by 2014, and the college began offering bachelor's degree programs in 2009
  • In January 2014, the Polk State Clear Springs Advanced Technology Center opened in Bartow as a 450,000 square foot facility housing high-tech degree programs and the Polk State Corporate College

Legislative Description

Polk State College

Last Action

Adopted

3/11/2014

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