NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesJune 30, 2026Miami-Dade
Florida Board of Education Approves Rule Restricting Enrollment for Undocumented Students
The Florida Board of Education has passed a new rule requiring students to prove U.S. citizenship or legal status to enroll in public colleges and adult education programs. This policy shifts away from the previous open-admission practices at many state institutions.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
Students without proof of legal immigration status will be barred from enrolling in Florida's public colleges and adult education programs, directly impacting their access to state-funded higher education.
Key Facts
- The Florida Board of Education approved a rule requiring proof of U.S. citizenship or legal status for enrollment in public colleges.
- The rule applies to all public colleges in Florida and state-offered General Education for Adults programs.
- The policy marks a departure from the open-admission practices previously held by most Florida state colleges.
- Daniel Foganholi was the only member of the Board of Education to vote against the measure.
- A separate proposal to extend these enrollment restrictions to Florida state universities is scheduled for a vote in September.
Who's Mentioned
organizationBroward College“A public college potentially affected by the new rule.”personMaría Igarza“A student who expressed concern regarding the measure.”personLaura Muñoz“Director of policy at Florida Student Power.”personFaisal Gaitán“A student who expressed concern regarding the measure.”organizationMiami Dade College“A public college potentially affected by the new rule.”organizationTelemundo 51“The news outlet reporting on the policy change.”organizationFlorida Board of Education“The governing body that approved the new enrollment rule.”organizationFlorida Student Power“An organization representing student interests.”personDaniel Foganholi“Member of the State Board of Education who cast the sole dissenting vote.”