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FL S1308
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Alexis Calatayud
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AI Summary
- Establishes the Fostering Independence Grant Program within the Department of Education to cover up to 100% of unmet cost of attendance at Florida College System institutions and state universities for eligible former foster youth and students experiencing homelessness, subject to legislative appropriation
- Requires campus liaisons to provide expanded support services including assistance with tuition waivers, financial aid applications, tailored academic advising, and referrals to community-based partners
- Mandates that Florida College System institutions and state universities develop plans to prioritize housing placement for students experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and give first priority for institution-operated housing, year-round housing, and work-study opportunities to eligible students
- Requires the Department of Education and Board of Governors, in consultation with the State Office on Homelessness, to develop best practices and training materials for identifying at-risk students, which must be distributed annually to all employees and students
- Eligible grant recipients must be enrolled in at least 9 credit hours per semester, have a standard high school diploma, demonstrate financial need via FAFSA, and be Florida residents; institutions must annually report retention and graduation rates of grant recipients
Legislative Description
Postsecondary Students Who are Homeless or at Risk of Homelessness
Last Action
Died in Education Postsecondary
3/8/2024
Full Bill Text
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