Map Shows States Where Undocumented Students Barred From College Enrollment
Summary
Florida’s State Board of Education approved a rule that stops undocumented students from enrolling in the state’s public colleges. The rule requires students to prove they are U.S. citizens or legally allowed to be in the country before they can register for classes.Key Facts
- The new rule passed on June 30, 2026, with a 6-1 vote by the Florida State Board of Education.
- It applies to all 28 public colleges in Florida and to adult education programs like GED and English courses.
- Florida joins Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia in restricting undocumented students’ access to public college education.
- About 49,000 undocumented students currently attend Florida’s public colleges and universities.
- The policy requires students to provide proof of citizenship or legal status before enrollment.
- A separate proposal is being considered to apply similar rules to Florida’s public universities.
- Supporters say public schools funded by taxpayers should only serve students legally in the U.S.
- Opponents argue the rule excludes students who grew up and finished high school in Florida, and that the board may be overstepping its authority by making this decision without legislation.
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