The bill amends section 1009.21 of the Florida Statutes regarding resident status for tuition purposes. It introduces a new provision stating that an individual will not lose their resident status for tuition purposes solely due to incarceration in specified state or federal correctional facilities. This change aims to ensure that individuals who are incarcerated do not face additional barriers to accessing educational opportunities upon their release.

The bill renumbers existing subsections within the statute to accommodate the new provision, which is designated as subsection (4). The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.