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H5601FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026 Fifth Special SessionEngrossed
High Impact

Changes to University Assets, Tuition, and Title IX Rules

Original title: H5601: Higher Education

May 12, 2026

Companion · SB 2516same policy, Senate versionCompanion · SB 2516Esame policy, Senate version
Higher EducationUniversity GovernanceTuitionTitle IXFlorida Statutes

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently Engrossed. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Passed.

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The Frame

What this does

The bill directly alters the institutional assets and legal obligations of two public universities, potentially impacting student tuition costs and the administrative framework for campus civil rights compliance.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

University of South Florida Sarasota/Manatee

The institution is subject to a transfer of its assets and liabilities to the New College of Florida.

New College of Florida

The institution is subject to a transfer of assets and liabilities from the University of South Florida Sarasota/Manatee.

Postsecondary students

Certain students will see changes to their tuition rates as a result of the bill's revisions.

What changed

Current stage: Engrossed.

What's next

Passed.

Summary

This bill reassigns property and financial responsibilities between the University of South Florida (USF) Sarasota/Manatee and the New College of Florida. It also updates state rules regarding compliance, adjusts tuition rates for specific student groups, and makes permanent certain previously temporary changes to Florida law.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill change how much I pay for college?
The bill revises tuition rates for certain postsecondary students, though it does not specify the exact dollar amount or which specific student groups are affected.
What happens to the assets of USF Sarasota/Manatee?
The bill mandates a transfer of specified assets and liabilities between the University of South Florida Sarasota/Manatee and the New College of Florida.

Why It Matters

The bill directly alters the institutional assets and legal obligations of two public universities, potentially impacting student tuition costs and the administrative framework for campus civil rights compliance.

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Permanent Statutory Changes

The bill removes future repeal dates for existing amendments, indicating a shift toward making temporary higher education policy changes permanent.

Florida Statutes

Connected Entities

otherFlorida Statutes“Legal code being amended by the bill.”Map →
organizationNew College of Florida“Institution involved in the transfer of assets and liabilities.”Map →
date2026-05-12“Date of recent legislative actions and committee appointments.”Map →
organizationUSF Sarasota/Manatee“Institution involved in the transfer of assets and liabilities.”Map →
personDemi Busatta Cabrera“Primary sponsor of the bill.”Map →
organizationUniversity of South Florida Sarasota/Manatee“Institution involved in asset and liability transfer.”Map →
personDemi Busatta Cabrera“Primary sponsor of the bill.”Map →
organizationNew College of Florida“Institution involved in asset and liability transfer.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

legiscan.com

Analysis Score

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  • Significance85
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  • Controversy60
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz40
    Current news / social attention level

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