Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 721: Foreign Students Enrolled in Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 721 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Foreign Students Enrolled in Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions. Primary sponsor: Berny Jacques (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Careers & Workforce Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Foreign Students Enrolled in Public Postsecondary Educational Institutions; Requires FCS institutions & state universities to limit number of enrolled students who are citizens of foreign country & who are not permanent residents of United States to specified percentage of students enrolled at institution or university.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berny Jacques | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 59 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
- Referred to Education & Employment Committee
- Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
- Referred to Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
- Filed