Bill > S0360

This bill modifies Florida's existing law regarding resident status for tuition purposes by adding a provision that prevents individuals from losing their resident status solely because they are incarcerated in a state or federal correctional facility within Florida. Currently, students can be classified as residents or nonresidents for tuition assessment in various educational settings, including technical career centers, Florida College System institutions, and state universities. The new provision ensures that if a person is imprisoned, they will not automatically forfeit their in-state resident status for tuition calculations, which could potentially help incarcerated individuals maintain their eligibility for in-state tuition rates if they choose to pursue educational opportunities while in prison or after their release. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and involves restructuring the existing statute by redesignating current subsections and adding the new language about incarceration's impact on residency status.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/360