The bill establishes a new section, s. 1004.072, in the Florida Statutes that prohibits Florida College System institutions and state universities with an acceptance rate below 85% from accepting applications or admitting individuals who are undocumented for federal immigration purposes. Additionally, it amends s. 1007.263 to conform to this new prohibition and makes technical changes to the admissions rules for Florida College System institutions. The bill also modifies the language regarding admissions counseling and requirements for associate degree programs, ensuring that certain standards are maintained.

Furthermore, the bill amends s. 1009.26 by deleting provisions that previously allowed for the waiver of out-of-state fees for students, including those who are undocumented, who met specific conditions related to their high school attendance and graduation in Florida. This change effectively removes the ability for undocumented students to receive out-of-state fee waivers, thereby impacting their financial accessibility to higher education in Florida. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 244 Filed: 1007.263, 1009.26