Proposed Out-of-State Tuition Waivers for Certain Students
March 13, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently Died in Education Administration Subcommittee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Version history
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View official text →The Frame
The bill would change the eligibility criteria for tuition waivers at public higher education institutions, potentially lowering costs for undocumented students who meet specific Florida residency and academic requirements.
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Undocumented students in Florida
The bill explicitly includes this group as eligible for out-of-state fee waivers if they meet specific residency and academic criteria.
Florida public higher education institutions
These institutions would be required to waive out-of-state fees for students meeting the specified criteria.
Current stage: Died in Education Administration Subcommittee.
Floor Vote.
Background
- The bill was introduced during the 2026 legislative session and was referred to the Education Administration Subcommittee, where it ultimately did not advance. context
Summary
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who would be eligible for this tuition waiver?
Which schools would be required to provide this waiver?
Why It Matters
The bill would change the eligibility criteria for tuition waivers at public higher education institutions, potentially lowering costs for undocumented students who meet specific Florida residency and academic requirements.
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
A STREET STRATEGIES
on behalf of National Association of Convenience Stores
2026
“Issues relating to renewable fuels and energy policy Issues relating to UST regulations Issues relating to renewable fuels standard implementation Issues relating to retailer liability associated with selling alternative and renewable fuels Issues relating to the gasoline and diesel fuel excise tax Issues relating to Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit Issues relating to the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property tax credit Issues relating to Gas prices and fuel markets, price gouging E15 RVP waiver”
JOSEPH P. GATTUSO
on behalf of NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY
JOSEPH P. GATTUSO
on behalf of NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY
JOSEPH P. GATTUSO
on behalf of NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Expansion of Fee Waiver Eligibility
The bill attempts to codify the inclusion of undocumented students in existing fee waiver statutes, moving beyond general language to explicit inclusion.
Connected Entities
Sources
openstates.org
Analysis Score
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- Controversy85Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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