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HB 1107

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jennifer Kincart Jonsson

Failed bill proposing changes to Florida's Bright Futures merit-based scholarship program; companion legislation passed instead as Ch. 2025-109.

Died in Education Administration Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 1105 (Ch. 2025-109)
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Bill Summary · HB 1107

Legislative bill overview

HB 1107 proposed modifications to Florida's Bright Futures Scholarship Program, a merit-based financial aid initiative for Florida high school graduates attending in-state colleges and universities. The bill did not advance to passage, though a companion measure (CS/CS/CS/HB 1105) was enacted into law as Chapter 2025-109.

Why is this important

The Bright Futures program affects thousands of Florida students annually and represents a significant state investment in higher education access. Changes to eligibility criteria, award amounts, or program structure directly impact college affordability for middle and working-class families and influence enrollment patterns at Florida's public universities and colleges.

Potential points of contention

  • Merit vs. need-based funding: Bright Futures is merit-based; debates often center on whether funds should prioritize academic achievement, financial need, or a combination
  • Award adequacy: Disagreement over whether scholarship amounts sufficiently cover tuition, fees, and living expenses at various institution types
  • Program sustainability: Concerns about long-term state budget capacity to fund scholarships at current or expanded levels as costs rise

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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