Bill > H0721

This bill creates a new statute that requires Florida College System institutions and state universities to limit the number of international students who are not permanent U.S. residents to no more than 10 percent of the total student population at each institution. The legislation mandates that the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors develop rules and regulations to implement this restriction. By setting a specific cap on foreign student enrollment, the bill aims to potentially control the proportion of international students in Florida's public higher education system. The new law is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, which provides institutions time to prepare for and adjust to the new enrollment limitations. The bill does not specify the rationale behind the 10 percent limit, but such measures are sometimes proposed to address concerns about competition for educational resources, domestic student opportunities, or other perceived impacts of international student enrollment.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/721