Bill > H8019

This resolution designates February 4, 2026, as "New College Day" in Florida to recognize New College, the state's only public residential liberal arts honors college, for its commitment to providing a high-caliber undergraduate education. The resolution highlights New College's unique curriculum that combines classical education with modern skills, fostering intellectual curiosity and academic excellence through an individualized contract system, independent study, and a senior thesis, all within an environment that promotes free speech and academic freedom. It also acknowledges the college's national rankings, its recent growth in enrollment and faculty to maintain a low student-to-faculty ratio, its significant economic impact on the region, and its successful expansion into intercollegiate athletics. The resolution emphasizes New College's educational philosophy of teaching students "how to think" rather than "what to think," equipping them with essential reasoning, analytical, and innovative skills for today's rapidly changing world.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/8019