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SB 1368

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Tracie Davis

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship bill failed in committee without recorded votes or disclosed policy modifications to the merit-based student aid program.

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Bill Summary · SB 1368

Legislative bill overview

SB 1368 proposed modifications to Florida's Bright Futures Scholarship Program, a major state merit-based financial aid initiative. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but died in committee without advancing to a floor vote, after being indefinitely postponed in May.

Why is this important

The Bright Futures program directly affects thousands of Florida students' access to higher education and college affordability. Changes to this scholarship program have significant implications for student enrollment, university funding, and the state's workforce development pipeline.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available action history, making it unclear whether proposed changes would expand or restrict scholarship eligibility, funding levels, or program requirements
  • Any modifications to merit-based scholarship criteria could affect which student populations benefit, raising equity concerns if changes disproportionately impact low-income or underrepresented groups
  • Funding implications for state universities and colleges depend on whether changes increased or decreased total appropriations, affecting institutional budgets and tuition pressures

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

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