NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay) — PoliticsSeptember 11, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Bans Undocumented Students from Public Universities
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Florida's Board of Governors has decided to ban undocumented students from enrolling in the state's public universities. The discussion also covers the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and how political action committees (PACs) are spending money in Florida's midterm elections.
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This policy change directly impacts higher education access for undocumented students across Florida public universities.
Key Facts
- The Board of Governors enacted a ban on undocumented students enrolling in state public universities.
- The decision was discussed alongside reflections on the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
- Political action committees (PACs) are heavily spending in Florida's midterm elections.