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CS/SB 84 — Community College Names

by Higher Education Committee and Senators Lynn, Gaetz, Thrasher, Wise, Simmons, and Oelrich

This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.

Prepared by: Higher Education Committee (HE)

After a community college has been authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees and the district board of trustees changes the institution’s name by using the designation “college” or “state college,” the board of trustees must seek codification of the name change in the next regular session of the Legislature. In accordance with that requirement, this bill codifies the names of Gulf Coast State College, Pensacola State College, St. Johns River State College, and Valencia College.

If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect July 1, 2011.
Vote:  Senate 38-0; House 113-1