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FL S1782

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Gruters

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 4, 2026, as "New College Day" in Florida
  • Recognizes New College of Florida as the state's only public institution with the sole mission of providing liberal arts undergraduate education
  • Notes the college achieved record enrollment of more than 900 students in fall 2025 and recruited 65 new faculty members
  • Highlights rankings including top public liberal arts college by Washington Monthly for 3 consecutive years and No. 1 liberal arts college in Florida by U.S. News & World Report
  • Cites economic impact of more than $200 million per year and expansion to 24 intercollegiate sports programs

Legislative Description

New College Day

Last Action

Adopted

2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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