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HB 631

State University Student Fee Waivers

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Daryl Campbell and 2 co-sponsors

HB 631 would have established state university student fee waivers to reduce college costs, but died in committee without passage.

Died in Education Administration Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 631

Legislative bill overview

HB 631 proposed to establish or expand fee waivers for students attending Florida's state universities, though the specific scope and beneficiary categories are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill died in committee during the 2025 legislative session after being indefinitely postponed in May.

Why is this important

Student fee waivers directly affect college affordability and access to higher education. Such policies can reduce financial barriers for qualifying students but require funding mechanisms that may impact university budgets or other state priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source uncertainty: Whether waivers would be funded through state appropriations, university operational budget reductions, or other mechanisms
  • Eligibility criteria: Who qualifies for waivers (income-based, merit-based, demographic categories, etc.) and potential equity concerns about inclusion or exclusion
  • University fiscal impact: How fee waivers affect institutional revenue and whether they influence tuition or other student charges

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

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