Florida University System Officials Look to Block Undocumented Students

Florida considers ban on undocumented students

Florida higher education officials are considering a rule to block undocumented students from enrolling in state universities.

Florida Universities Could Ban Undocumented Students

And the board overseeing state colleges is eyeing a similar ban. Together, the policies could make Florida the fourth state to limit noncitizens’ enrollment in public colleges and universities. The Florida Board of Governors this week took a step toward barring undocumented students from admission to the state system’s 12 public universities.

Florida university system officials look to block undocumented students

Undocumented students wouldn’t be admitted to the state’s public universities under a proposal reviewed by the State University System Board of Governors on Thursday.

Board considers rule to block undocumented students from Florida universities

State University System Board of Governors considered a new rule that would make students who are not lawfully present in the U.S. ineligible for enrollment at the 12 state universities.

Florida leaders advance rule limiting enrollment of undocumented students at some universities

The proposed regulation now heads to a 14-day public comment period before a final vote is expected in September.

Undocumented students could be barred from Florida public universities

The state’s public university system board on Thursday advanced the proposal, which has garnered support from Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.