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FL H0845
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/15/2023
Primary Sponsor
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Creates Section 1004.071, Florida Statutes, establishing the Collegiate Purple Star Campuses program to support military students at Florida College System institutions, state universities, and career centers
- Defines "military student" to include active duty members, veterans, reserve component members, and Florida National Guard members across all military branches, as well as their spouses and dependents
- Requires the State Board of Education to adopt rules and the Board of Governors to adopt regulations implementing the program
- Mandates participating institutions meet minimum criteria including designating a military liaison staff member, maintaining a military resources web page, operating a student-led transition program, offering professional development training on military student issues, and providing priority course registration for military students
- Authorizes additional criteria such as hosting annual military recognition events, partnering with military installation liaison officers, and conducting outreach to military families; effective July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Collegiate Purple Star Campuses
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 732 (Ch. 2023-160)
5/1/2023
Committee Referrals
Education & Employment Committee3/23/2023
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee2/21/2023
Full Bill Text
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