The bill establishes a new section, 1004.072, in the Florida Statutes that explicitly prohibits Florida College System institutions and state universities from accepting applications or admitting individuals who are undocumented for federal immigration purposes. This provision aims to clarify the admissions policies of these educational institutions regarding undocumented individuals.

Additionally, the bill amends section 1007.263 to conform to the new prohibition by including a reference to section 1004.072. It also makes technical changes, such as replacing the word "shall" with "must" in several instances to strengthen the language regarding admissions counseling and requirements for associate degree programs. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 855 Filed: 1007.263