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Introduced
12/06/2023
12/06/2023
In Committee
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to resident status for tuition purposes; amending s. 1009.21, F.S.; providing that an individual may not lose his or her resident status for tuition purposes due solely to his or her incarceration in specified correctional facilities; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida's law on determining resident status for tuition purposes. It states that an individual cannot lose their resident status solely due to their incarceration in a state or federal correctional facility in Florida. The bill aims to ensure that individuals do not lose their resident status for tuition purposes while incarcerated, which could help facilitate their access to higher education opportunities after release. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (6)
Tae Edmonds (D)*,
Dotie Joseph (D),
Vicki Lopez (R),
Johanna López (D),
Felicia Robinson (D),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Postsecondary Education & Workforce Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Laid on Table (on 03/05/2024)
Bill Topics
Education
- ‐ Higher Education
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
Official Document
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