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Florida Board Votes 6-1 to Bar Illegal Immigrants from State College Admissions
Florida's State Board of Education approved a policy Tuesday that blocks illegal immigrants from enrolling in the state's 28 public colleges and adult education programs. The measure drew opposition from students and one board member during public comment.
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Florida's State Board of Education voted 6-1 on Tuesday to bar illegal immigrants from admission to the state's 28 public colleges and adult education programs. The board said Florida statutes give it authority to set admission criteria. The Orlando Sentinel reported that board member Daniel Foganholi cast the sole opposing vote.
Drive reported that Florida had about 50,000 illegal immigrant students in 2023, citing the American Immigration Council. Last year the state ended a program allowing some illegal immigrant students under DACA to pay in-state tuition.
" Florida state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, D-Orlando, said the policy violates state law requiring an open-door admission policy and the state constitution's education provisions. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the policy ensures spots go to Florida residents rather than illegal immigrants.
His communications director, Alex Lanfranconi, stated that illegal immigrants have no right to attend taxpayer-funded colleges.
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