Florida H1279 amends education laws, including residency requirements for aid, specialized transfer degrees, and gender equity in athletics.

Florida H1279 amends Florida's education laws to require residency in the state for at least one year before receiving state financial aid or tuition assistance grants. It establishes criteria for specialized transfer degrees, requiring 36 semester hours of general education coursework and 60 or more semester hours of college credit. The bill also mandates gender equity plans for Florida College System institutions and state universities, focusing on equity in sports offerings, participation, scholarship offerings, and other support costs.

Florida H1279 amends education laws, including residency requirements for aid, specialized transfer degrees, and gender equity in athletics.

Florida H1279 amends Florida's education laws to require residency in the state for at least one year before receiving state financial aid or tuition assistance grants. It establishes criteria for specialized transfer degrees, requiring 36 semester hours of general education coursework and 60 or more semester hours of college credit. The bill also mandates gender equity plans for Florida College System institutions and state universities, focusing on equity in sports offerings, participation, scholarship offerings, and other support costs.