The bill amends section 1009.21 of the Florida Statutes regarding the determination of resident status for tuition purposes. It introduces a new provision stating that an individual will not lose their resident status for tuition purposes solely due to incarceration in a state or federal correctional facility in Florida. This change aims to ensure that individuals who are incarcerated can maintain their eligibility for in-state tuition rates.

Additionally, the bill redesignates the existing subsections of section 1009.21, moving subsections (4) through (13) to (5) through (14) to accommodate the new subsection (4). The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.