Undocumented students could be banned from state university enrollment under looming rule change

By: Liv Caputo

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 434

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Undocumented students will be barred from enrolling in Florida’s state universities if a new admissions change continues to gain traction and is approved ahead of the 2027-2028 school year.

The Florida Board of Governors, the state’s top higher education commission, unanimously moved forward with the rule change on Thursday. They’ll vote on it in September.

“[The proposal] prioritizes the enrollment of Florida residents. It requires the universities to verify lawful presence before initial enrollment of …

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