Florida Bans Undocumented Students From State Colleges | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 30, 2026 · 1m

Florida’s Board of Education just voted to ban undocumented students from enrolling in state colleges, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship or legal presence — a move that hits GED programs and community colleges alike. This reverses a previous policy allowing in-state tuition for Florida high school grads, closing doors for students who’ve lived in the state their whole lives. Supporters say it aligns with immigration priorities, while critics warn of lost tuition revenue and a broken promise to students who’ve earned their place in Florida’s education system. The state university system is…