Florida’s BOG to decide undocumented students’ future in public universities

Immigration Archives - WMNF 88.5 FM · Sep 1, 2026

In July, the state’s Board of Education passed a measure banning undocumented students from enrolling in public universities.

Now it’s time for the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) to decide.

But state educators are urging board members to vote no.

Robert Cassanello, Statewide President for the United Faculty of Florida (UFF), said this amendment means more than just students having access to higher education.

“Our public institutions are required to document students currently… who aren’t documented,” he said. “So it’s more than just… not admitting students in the future. They also want us…