DeSantis vs Foreign Professors: What’s at Stake?

DeSantis vs Foreign Professors: What’s at Stake?

Key takeaways • Florida’s governor wants to ban foreign professors on H-1B visas at state colleges. • Only 1.7 percent of faculty in Florida’s public schools hold H-1B visas. • Critics say foreign professors boost research, teaching, and grants. • DeSantis calls the move “America First,” while opponents warn of lost expertise. • A public lawsuit challenges state limits on federal visa rules. Florida’s governor says he will block H-1B visas for f…