Florida’s universities are off-limits for anyone in the US ‘unlawfully’

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 466

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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Students must be lawfully in the United States to attend Florida’s universities, the board that oversees the university system voted Thursday.

The measure received no debate or discussion, except from members of the public during public comment. The Board of Governors approved the measure, on the consent agenda, after receiving preliminary approval during a meeting in June.

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