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FL S0300
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statute 1009.40 to prohibit denying a student classification as a state resident for financial aid purposes based solely on immigration status, provided certain federal criteria are met
- Extends state financial aid eligibility to students granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Extends state financial aid eligibility to students granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status or another form of prosecutorial discretion by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Maintains all other existing eligibility requirements, including at least 1 year of Florida residency for purposes other than obtaining an education, academic achievement, and certification of accuracy of application information
- Sponsored by Senator Taddeo with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Student Eligibility Requirements for State Financial Aid Awards and Tuition Assistance Grants
Last Action
Died in Education
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Education1/11/2021
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