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FL S1672
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the State University Free Seat Program to encourage veterans, active duty military, Florida National Guard members, and nontraditional students to enroll in online baccalaureate degree programs at state universities
- Requires state universities to waive tuition and fees, including lab fees, for one online course for eligible resident students who meet requirements (veterans, active duty members, drilling National Guard members, or students not enrolled in postsecondary education for more than five years)
- Limits charges to 75 percent of tuition rate and tuition differential for all other courses in the program if students remain enrolled in at least one online course each academic year
- Restricts tuition discount eligibility to up to 110 percent of required credit hours for the degree program
- Requires each state university to report annually to the Board of Governors on the number and value of fee waivers granted under the program, with the Board adopting implementing regulations
- Effective July 1, 2021
Legislative Description
State University Free Seat Program
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1261 (Ch. 2021-232)
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/14/2021
Appropriations Subcommittee on Education3/25/2021
Education3/4/2021
Full Bill Text
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