2026 Legislation

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2026 Legislation

May 2026

Map: Projected Revenue Loss for Florida School Districts and Counties Under Governor’s Property Tax Reform Proposal

Map: Projected Revenue Loss for Florida School Districts and Counties Under Governor’s Property Tax Reform Proposal

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Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD

May 2026

Florida Seeks to Ban Undocumented Students from Adult General Education Programs and Florida Public Colleges

Florida Seeks to Ban Undocumented Students from Adult General Education Programs and Florida Public Colleges

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Norín Dollard, PhD

May 2026

FPI Comments on Proposed Rule 6A-6.014 General Requirements for Adult General Education Program

FPI Comments on Proposed Rule 6A-6.014 General Requirements for Adult General Education Program

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Norín Dollard, PhD

Mar 2026

Thousands of Vulnerable Immigrant Seniors and Children Living Lawfully in the U.S. Are Going Hungry Under H.R. 1

Thousands of Vulnerable Immigrant Seniors and Children Living Lawfully in the U.S. Are Going Hungry Under H.R. 1

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Cindy Huddleston

Mar 2026

Testimony on SB 1758 Provided to the FL Senate Appropriations Committee

Testimony on SB 1758 Provided to the FL Senate Appropriations Committee

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Cindy Huddleston

Feb 2026

Florida Budget Proposals: Paving a Path Toward Austerity

Florida Budget Proposals: Paving a Path Toward Austerity

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Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD

Feb 2026

SB 1052 and HB 1279’s Bans Are Harsh, Limiting Higher Ed Enrollment and Financial Support for Immigrants

SB 1052 and HB 1279’s Bans Are Harsh, Limiting Higher Ed Enrollment and Financial Support for Immigrants

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Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD

Feb 2026

Medicaid Work-Reporting Requirements in Florida Still Do Not Make Sense

Medicaid Work-Reporting Requirements in Florida Still Do Not Make Sense

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Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®

Anne Swerlick (Guest Author)

Feb 2026

Testimony on HB 1279 Provided to the Florida House Budget Committee

Testimony on HB 1279 Provided to the Florida House Budget Committee

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Alexis Tsoukalas, PhD

Feb 2026

Bill Summary: HJR 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 211, and 213

Bill Summary: HJR 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 211, and 213

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Esteban Leonardo Santis, PhD

Feb 2026

Bill Summary: SB 1758/HB 1453

Bill Summary: SB 1758/HB 1453

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Erica Monet Li, MPH, CHES®

Cindy Huddleston

Jan 2026

Bill Would Block Access to Medicaid and CHIP for Certain Immigrant Youth

Bill Would Block Access to Medicaid and CHIP for Certain Immigrant Youth

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Jan 2026

2026 Policy Agenda

2026 Policy Agenda

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