Florida Colleges Demand Citizenship Proof | San Antonio News

Florida’s Board of Education just enacted a new rule requiring all students applying to state colleges to prove U.S. citizenship or legal residency — a move that could drastically reshape access to affordable higher education in the state. While officials argue taxpayer-funded schools should serve only legally present students, critics warn it will hurt students who grew up in Florida, attended its schools, and now face steep tuition hikes or exclusion. The policy doesn’t yet affect current students, but it’s poised to reshape enrollment and funding for the 28 public colleges — while universities are still considering similar changes. This is a major shift for the future of education in the Sunshine State. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c810d2db70d50616