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FL H0595
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jervonte Edmonds
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AI Summary
- Amends s. 1009.21, F.S., to allow time spent in a Florida correctional institution (as defined in s. 944.241(2)) to count toward the 12 consecutive months of legal residency required to qualify for in-state tuition at Florida postsecondary institutions
- Revises the definition of "legal resident" or "resident" so that time in a correctional institution may satisfy the requirement of maintaining residence in Florida for the preceding year
- Adds proof of time spent in a Florida correctional institution to the list of primary documents that higher education institutions may accept to verify state residency for tuition purposes
- Applies to tuition classification at charter technical career centers, school district career centers, Florida College System institutions, and state universities
- Takes effect July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Determination of Residential Status for Tuition Purposes
Last Action
Died in Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee2/14/2023
Full Bill Text
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