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FL H0035

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/24/2014

Primary Sponsor

Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Congressman C. W. "Bill" Young Veteran Tuition Waiver Program to waive out-of-state fees for honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. Uniformed Services, Reserve Forces, or National Guard who physically reside in Florida while enrolled, regardless of G.I. Bill benefit status

  • Beginning July 1, 2015, extends out-of-state fee waivers to individuals receiving federal educational benefits under 38 U.S.C. chapters 30, 33, or 35 (covering veterans and dependents) who physically reside in Florida

  • Applies to state universities, Florida College System institutions, district-operated career centers, and charter technical career centers

  • Requires institutions to report the number and value of fee waivers granted annually to the Board of Governors and State Board of Education

  • Directs the Board of Governors and State Board of Education to adopt rules and regulations to administer the waiver program

Legislative Description

Out-of-State Fee Waivers for Veterans and Dependents

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7028 (Ch. 2015-76)

4/23/2015

Committee Referrals

Education3/24/2015
Education Appropriations Subcommittee3/12/2015
Veteran and Military Affairs Subcommittee3/5/2015
Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee12/19/2014

Full Bill Text

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