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FL H0019
Bill
Status
Failed
1/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
John Temple
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AI Summary
- Repeals the entire subsection of Florida law (s. 1009.26(12)) that required state universities, Florida College System institutions, and career centers to waive out-of-state tuition fees for students—including undocumented immigrants—who attended a Florida high school for 3 consecutive years, graduated, and enrolled within 24 months
- Eliminates associated provisions that capped waiver recipients' tuition at resident student rates for up to 110% of required program credit hours
- Removes annual reporting requirements for institutions to report the number and value of fee waivers to the Board of Governors and State Board of Education
- Removes the provision that prioritized veteran enrollment under the Congressman C.W. "Bill" Young Tuition Waiver Act over students receiving waivers under this subsection
- Effective date is July 1, 2025, and includes a severability clause
Legislative Description
Postsecondary Out-of-State Fee Waivers
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/27/2025
Committee Referrals
Education Administration Subcommittee1/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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