The Florida Senate
HOUSE MESSAGE SUMMARY
Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Committee on Education Postsecondary
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BILL: CS/CS/SB 494
INTRODUCER: Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security Committee;
Education Postsecondary Committee; and Senator Avila
SUBJECT: Graduate Program Admissions
DATE: March 5, 2024
I.Amendments Contained in Message:
House Amendment - 582213 (body with title)
II.Summary of Amendments Contained in Message:
House Amendment 582213 removes from the bill the requirement for institutions to waive the
GRE and GMAT graduate admissions requirement to those who have served in the United States
Armed Forces, the Florida National Guard, or the United States Reserve Forces and were
discharged or released under any condition other than dishonorable.