Keiser University Day

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ana Maria Rodriguez

The bill designates a day as Keiser University Day in Florida to formally recognize and honor the university and its community.

Adopted

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Summary of SR 1788 (Florida) – Keiser University Day

Purpose and intent

SR 1788 designates a specific day to honor and recognize Keiser University within the state of Florida. The resolution acknowledges the university’s role and contributions, and establishes an official observance intended to highlight the institution’s presence in Florida’s higher education landscape.

Key provisions

Official designation: The bill designates a particular day as “Keiser University Day” in Florida. The exact date is to be determined by the resolution and is typically announced within the text or by accompanying procedural actions.

Recognition by the state: The resolution requests or expresses the sense of recognition and commendation from the Florida Legislature toward Keiser University and its leadership, faculty, students, and staff.

Nomenclature and framing: The resolution uses formal language to acknowledge the institution and to communicate the appreciation of the state for its educational contributions.

Who would be affected

Keiser University: The primary beneficiary, gaining formal recognition by the Florida Legislature.

Keiser University students, faculty, alumni, staff, and supporters: Benefit from acknowledgment and heightened visibility of the institution within state affairs.

The broader Florida higher education community: Receives an example of legislative recognition of a private university’s impact.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction and readings: The bill was introduced on February 26, 2026, and subsequently read a second time and adopted on the same day.

Sponsorship: Primary sponsor not listed, but a co-sponsor is listed—Ana Maria Rodriguez.

Legislative process status: As a Senate resolution (SR), it functions to recognize or honor and generally does not create enforceable statutory obligations or funding. It serves an ceremonial purpose and is typically adopted by a simple majority vote, without a fiscal impact mandate.

Next steps: Following adoption, the resolution would become part of the official records and could be transmitted to Keiser University as a formal acknowledgment from the Florida Legislature.

Notes on impact

Financial impact: Expected to be minimal or none, as resolutions typically do not authorize spending or create new programs.

Policy impact: No direct policy changes; the measure is ceremonial and symbolic, aimed at recognition rather than regulatory action.

If you’d like, I can expand this with context on how Senate resolutions are typically used to honor organizations or coordinate with Keiser University for a press release or public statement.