Proposed Out-of-State Tuition Waivers for Certain Students
January 8, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently dead. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.
Procedural history
5 actions- Jan 15, 2026HouseNow in Education Administration Subcommittee
- Jan 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to Education & Employment Committee
- Jan 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred to Education Administration Subcommittee
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroduced1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseIntroducedFiled
Version history
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View official text →The Frame
The bill would change the cost of higher education for undocumented students who attended Florida high schools, potentially lowering their tuition to in-state rates if they enroll within two years of graduation.
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Undocumented students in Florida
The bill would have established their eligibility for out-of-state fee waivers at public higher education institutions.
Florida public universities and colleges
These institutions would have been required to waive out-of-state fees for qualifying students.
Last recorded activity January 8, 2026.
Introduced.
Background
- The Florida College System consists of 28 public colleges that provide workforce education and associate degrees. context
Summary
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
The bill would change the cost of higher education for undocumented students who attended Florida high schools, potentially lowering their tuition to in-state rates if they enroll within two years of graduation.
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
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Discoveries
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Legislative Status
The bill failed to progress past the subcommittee stage, indicating a lack of legislative support for the proposed expansion of fee waivers.
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Sources
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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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