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FL S1672

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2021

Primary Sponsor

Education

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

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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