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FL S0858

FL S0858
Fee Exemptions for Reunited Students


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Introduced
11/05/2021
In Committee
11/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Creating a tuition and fee exemption for students who enter the custody of the Department of Children and Families after a specified age and who are reunited with their biological or legal custodians before reaching a specified age after spending at least 18 months in department custody; requiring the student to meet certain federal financial aid eligibility requirements; providing that the exemption includes fees associated with enrollment in applied academics for adult education instruction; providing that the exemption remains valid until the student reaches a specified age, etc.

AI Summary

This bill creates a tuition and fee exemption for students who were placed in the custody of the Department of Children and Families for at least 18 months on or after their 14th birthday and were reunited with their biological or legal custodian before their 18th birthday. The student must meet federal financial aid eligibility requirements, and the exemption includes fees associated with enrollment in applied academics for adult education instruction. The exemption remains valid until the student reaches 28 years of age.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (on 03/14/2022)

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