Waives out-of-state fees for certain students at Florida universities and career centers.

The bill amends Florida Statutes to waive out-of-state fees for students at state universities, Florida College System institutions, career centers, and charter technical career centers. This applies to students who attended a Florida secondary school for three consecutive years before graduating, applied for higher education within 24 months of graduation, and submitted an official Florida high school transcript. The waiver also applies to undocumented students for federal immigration purposes. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

Waives out-of-state fees for certain students at Florida universities and career centers.

The bill amends Florida Statutes to waive out-of-state fees for students at state universities, Florida College System institutions, career centers, and charter technical career centers. This applies to students who attended a Florida secondary school for three consecutive years before graduating, applied for higher education within 24 months of graduation, and submitted an official Florida high school transcript. The waiver also applies to undocumented students for federal immigration purposes. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.