The bill amends section 1009.26 of the Florida Statutes to require state universities to waive certain fees for graduate students who hold a specified full-time equivalent appointment. Specifically, a new subsection (16) is added, mandating that state universities waive fees outlined in section 1009.24(7)-(13) for graduate students with at least a 0.25 full-time equivalent appointment in roles such as graduate assistant, graduate research assistant, graduate teaching assistant, graduate research associate, or graduate teaching associate.

The bill aims to alleviate financial burdens on graduate students by ensuring that those who are actively engaged in academic roles receive fee waivers, thereby promoting their educational pursuits. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on July 1, 2025.