Florida H0307 would waive tuition and fees for sheriff's office employees at state universities and Florida College System institutions.

Florida H0307 amends the state statutes to require state universities and Florida College System institutions to waive tuition and fees for sheriff's office employees. This waiver applies to up to 6 credit hours per term on a space-available basis, subject to approval by an employee's agency head or sheriff. The bill also mandates the Chief Financial Officer to work with these institutions to ease administrative burdens, including verifying employment status. The waiver covers full-time sworn law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and civilian employees of sheriff's offices.

Florida H0307 would waive tuition and fees for sheriff's office employees at state universities and Florida College System institutions.

Florida H0307 amends the state statutes to require state universities and Florida College System institutions to waive tuition and fees for sheriff's office employees. This waiver applies to up to 6 credit hours per term on a space-available basis, subject to approval by an employee's agency head or sheriff. The bill also mandates the Chief Financial Officer to work with these institutions to ease administrative burdens, including verifying employment status. The waiver covers full-time sworn law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and civilian employees of sheriff's offices.