State colleges, adult education now off limits for undocumented students

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 742

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Florida’s state colleges aren’t open to people who don’t legally reside in the United States under a policy approved Tuesday by the State Board of Education.

In a telephone-only board meeting, the panel voted to require all students admitted to the state’s 28 colleges to be a U.S. citizen or “lawfully present in the United States.” The state colleges, once known as community colleges, must require students to present documentation before enrolling.

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