Bill
Bill > H0391
summary
Introduced
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
In Committee
11/18/2025
11/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to public postsecondary reports on Pell Grant eligibility and food insecurity; requiring the Commissioner of Agriculture to report specified information relating to Pell Grant-eligible students at certain state universities and Florida College System institutions to the Legislature by a specified date; requiring the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability to conduct a study to evaluate food insecurity on the campuses of state universities and Florida College System institutions; providing study requirements; authorizing the office to consult with specified entities; requiring the office to submit a report to the Legislature by a specified date; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Commissioner of Agriculture to identify and report on the three state universities and Florida College System institutions with the highest percentage of Pell Grant-eligible students (Pell Grants are federal financial aid grants for low-income students) to the legislative leadership by December 1, 2026. Additionally, the bill directs the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA) to conduct a comprehensive study on food insecurity among students at state universities and Florida College System institutions. The study must include recommendations for potential changes to laws, rules, and regulations to address campus food insecurity. To ensure a thorough investigation, OPPAGA is required to consult with various educational governing bodies, including the Board of Governors of the State University System and the Florida College System board of trustees. OPPAGA must submit a report of its findings to the Senate President and House Speaker by December 1, 2026, with the entire act taking effect on July 1, 2026. The primary goal of this legislation appears to be understanding and addressing economic challenges facing college students, specifically around financial aid and access to food.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
bill text
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
Loading...
bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/391 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/391/BillText/Filed/PDF |
Loading...