The bill amends section 1009.21 of the Florida Statutes regarding the determination of 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 a state or federal correctional facility in Florida. This change aims to protect the educational opportunities of individuals who may be incarcerated, ensuring they retain their resident status while serving their sentences.

Additionally, the bill redesignates the existing subsections of section 1009.21, moving the current subsections (4) through (13) to (5) through (14) to accommodate the new subsection (4). The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.