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FL H8019

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Fiona McFarland

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 4, 2026, as "New College Day" in Florida to recognize New College as the state's residential liberal arts honors college

  • 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

  • The college generates an economic impact of more than $200 million per year for the region

  • 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"

  • 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

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