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FL S0494

Bill

Official Source

Status

Vetoed

6/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Florida state universities must waive the GRE or GMAT requirement for servicemembers applying to graduate programs that normally require such examinations
  • "Servicemember" is defined by reference to s. 250.01 of Florida Statutes
  • "Institution of higher education" applies specifically to state universities as defined in s. 1000.21(8), not all colleges or private institutions
  • Graduate programs covered include master's and doctoral degree programs and other advanced academic degree programs pursued after obtaining a bachelor's degree
  • Creates new section 1004.032 of Florida Statutes, with an effective date of July 1, 2024

Legislative Description

Graduate Program Admissions

Last Action

Veto Message referred to Rules

7/10/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules1/18/2024
Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security1/11/2024

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