The bill amends section 1009.21 of the Florida Statutes to establish that individuals will not lose their resident status for tuition purposes solely due to incarceration in a state or federal correctional facility. This change aims to ensure that individuals who are incarcerated can maintain their eligibility for in-state tuition rates, thereby promoting access to education for those affected by the criminal justice system.

Additionally, the bill includes a reorganization of the existing subsections within the statute, redesignating subsections (4) through (13) as (5) through (14) to accommodate the new provision. The effective date for this legislation is set for July 1, 2026.