This bill amends section 1009.265 of the Florida Statutes to require state universities and Florida College System institutions to waive tuition and fees for employees of sheriffs' offices, in addition to existing provisions for state employees. The bill specifies that these waivers apply to up to 6 credit hours of courses per term on a space-available basis, contingent upon approval from the relevant agency head or sheriff. It also mandates the Chief Financial Officer to work with educational institutions to streamline the verification process for employment status.

Furthermore, the bill clarifies the definition of employees eligible for these waivers, explicitly including full-time sworn law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and civilian employees of sheriffs' offices. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.