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FL H0547

Bill

Status

Passed

6/10/2019

Primary Sponsor

Education Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows state universities and Florida College System institutions to transfer dormitory residence plan fees to approved qualified nonprofit organizations that provide housing to full-time students who lack financial resources

  • Defines "qualified nonprofit organization" as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides dormitories or residency opportunities, primarily serves students lacking financial resources, and has been approved by the Florida Prepaid College Board

  • Limits transferred dormitory fees to the average fees charged for state university dormitory residence or the fees charged by Florida College System institutions, whichever is less

  • Increases the minimum number of appointed directors on the direct-support organization board from three to four individuals, jointly named by the board chair and executive director

  • Effective date of July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Stanley G. Tate Florida Prepaid College Program

Last Action

Chapter No. 2019-79

6/10/2019

Committee Referrals

Education4/18/2019
Education3/19/2019
Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee3/7/2019
Higher Education and Career Readiness Subcommittee1/30/2019

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