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FL H8019
Resolution
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Fiona McFarland
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AI Summary
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Designates February 4, 2026, as "New College Day" in Florida to recognize New College as the state's residential liberal arts honors college
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New College reached record enrollment of more than 900 students in Fall 2025 and recruited 65 new faculty members, maintaining an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio
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The college generates an economic impact of more than $200 million per year for the region
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New College joined the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as a Sun Conference member, fielding 24 sports teams under the mascot "The Mighty Banyan"
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The college had two Fulbright scholarship recipients in the 2024-2025 academic year and has earned rankings as one of the nation's premier public liberal arts colleges
Legislative Description
New College Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication
2/4/2026