The bill amends section 1009.26 of the Florida Statutes to specify that certain educational institutions, including state universities, Florida College System institutions, career centers, and charter technical career centers, are required to waive out-of-state fees for students who meet specific criteria. Notably, the bill expands the eligibility for fee waivers to include students who are undocumented for federal immigration purposes, in addition to those who are citizens or lawfully present in the United States.

The amendments include the insertion of language that explicitly states the inclusion of undocumented students in the fee waiver provision, while removing the previous requirement that only citizens or lawfully present individuals could qualify. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1273 Filed: 1009.26