In 2022, House Bill (HB) 1577 modified section 1009.25, Florida Statutes (F.S.), to specify that students who meet the federal definition of homeless children and youths are exempt from the payment of tuition and fees, including ....

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Comments Open:: 12/21/2022
Summary:: The new rule will address tuition and fee exemptions and comprehensive support structures for students experiencing homelessness and students in the child welfare system.
Purpose:: In 2022, House Bill (HB) 1577 modified section 1009.25, Florida Statutes (F.S.), to specify that students who meet the federal definition of homeless children and youths are exempt from the payment of tuition and fees, including lab fees, at school district career centers, charter technical career centers, and Florida College System (FCS) institutions. Additionally, Senate Bill (SB) 7034 amended s. 1009.25, F.S., to expand the existing tuition and fee exemption to additional students. Relatedly,...
Rulemaking Authority:: 1001.02(1), (2)(n), 1009.25(1)(f), F.S.
Law:: 409.1452, 1009.25 , F.S.
Related Rules: (1): 6A-10.087. Postsecondary Education Benefits and Services for Students Who Have Been or are in Foster Care or are Experiencing Homelessness