This bill proposes the creation of specialty license plates for Miami Dade College and St. Petersburg College, amending section 320.08058 of the Florida Statutes. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is directed to develop these plates, which will feature designs approved by the department, including the name of the respective college prominently displayed. The bill includes provisions for the distribution and use of fees collected from the sale of these plates.
For the Miami Dade College license plate, the annual use fees will be allocated to the Miami Dade College Foundation, Inc., with up to 10% allowed for administrative costs and marketing, while the remainder will fund student scholarships. Similarly, the St. Petersburg College license plate fees will be distributed to the St. Petersburg College Foundation, Inc., with 10% for administrative costs, 40% dedicated to student scholarships, and 50% aimed at funding initiatives that support student success in emerging technologies and workforce development. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.