Postsecondary Out-of-state Fee Waivers

SB 90 would delete existing provisions that allow certain non-resident students, including undocumented students who attended Florida high school for three consecutive years, to pay in-state tuition rates at Florida public colleges and universities. The bill targets the current law (Section 1009.26, subsection (12)) which requires institutions to waive out-of-state fees for qualifying students meeting specific criteria, such as Florida high school attendance and timely enrollment. If enacted, this would eliminate the fee waiver program, meaning affected students would no longer pay resident tuition rates. The bill was withdrawn before introduction on February 18, 2025, and is not active.