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FL H0035
Bill
Status
11/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Higher Education and Workforce Subcommittee
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Applies to state universities, Florida College System institutions, district-operated career centers, and charter technical career centers
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Requires institutions to report the number and value of fee waivers granted annually to the Board of Governors and State Board of Education
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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