Florida 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 262 — Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

Last action — Died in Education Postsecondary

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program; Revising the student eligibility criteria for specified awards within the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, etc.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill revises eligibility criteria for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program by amending the requirements for volunteer service and paid work.

  • 1009.534

    Has been recognized by the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Programs Program as a scholar recipient. → Has been recognized by the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Programs Program as a scholar recipient.

    Adds a requirement for recognition by the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Programs for the Florida Academic Scholars award.

  • 1009.534

    which must include 100 hours of volunteer service, paid work, or a combination of both. → which must include 100 hours of volunteer service, paid work, or a combination of both.

    Reaffirms the requirement for a combination of volunteer service and paid work for eligibility, now specifically mentioning a total of 100 hours.

  • 1009.535

    Has been recognized by the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Programs Program as a scholar, but has not completed the program of volunteer service or paid work required under s. 1009.534. → Has been recognized by the College Board National Hispanic Recognition Programs Program as a scholar, but has not completed the program of volunteer service or paid work required under s. 1009.534.

    Establishes a similar requirement regarding recognition for the Florida Medallion Scholars award, even if the service or work is not completed.

  • 1009.535

    which must include 75 hours of volunteer service, 100 hours of paid work, or 100 hours of a combination of both. → which must include 75 hours of volunteer service, 100 hours of paid work, or 100 hours of a combination of both.

    Restates the requirement for completion of volunteer service or paid work for the Florida Medallion Scholars award.

Action History

  1. Died in Education Postsecondary

  2. Introduced

  3. Referred to Education Postsecondary; Appropriations Committee on Education; Fiscal Policy

  4. Filed

Sponsors

  • Powell · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Powell

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 262 do?
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program; Revising the student eligibility criteria for specified awards within the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, etc.
Who sponsors SB 262?
SB 262 is sponsored by Powell.
What is the current status of SB 262?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 262?
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