SPB 7038: Education
PROPOSED BILL by Education Postsecondary
Education; Requiring each Florida College System institution and state university to waive tuition and fees for members of the Florida State Guard if certain conditions are met; requiring entities that offer fee-based services to individuals who are blind or visually impaired to disclose in writing whether the service may be obtained elsewhere at no cost; authorizing school district career centers to use alternative methods adopted by the board in lieu of common placement tests to assess students in basic communication and computation skills; providing that a fee waiver only applies to a full-time undergraduate student, beginning with a specified academic year, etc.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 2/4/2026 Senate - Submitted as Committee Bill and Reported Favorably by Education Postsecondary; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 2/4/2026 Senate - Submitted as Committee Bill and Reported Favorably by Education Postsecondary; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/30/2026 | Senate |
• Submitted for consideration by Education Postsecondary • On Committee agenda-- Education Postsecondary, 02/04/26, 10:30 am, 301 Senate Building |
| 2/4/2026 | Senate |
• Submitted as Committee Bill and Reported Favorably by Education Postsecondary; YEAS 6 NAYS 0 |