Resident Status for Tuition Purposes

SB 720 prevents Florida students from losing their in-state tuition residency status solely due to incarceration in state or federal correctional facilities. This applies to all students enrolled in Florida public colleges, universities, or career centers covered by Florida Statute 1009.21. The bill amends the statute to explicitly state that incarceration cannot be the basis for changing a student's resident classification for tuition purposes, ensuring continued access to lower tuition rates for those who were residents before incarceration. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.