The bill amends section 1009.21 of the Florida Statutes to establish that individuals will not lose their resident status for tuition purposes solely due to incarceration in a state or federal correctional facility. This change aims to ensure that individuals who are incarcerated can maintain their eligibility for in-state tuition rates, thereby supporting their educational opportunities even while serving time.

The bill includes a reorganization of existing subsections within the statute, specifically redesignating subsections (4) through (13) as (5) through (14) and adding the new subsection (4) that outlines the protection of resident status during incarceration. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2025.