End of Florida legislative session stops controversial student financial aid bill
However, the Florida House and Senate decided to eliminate the $600 textbook stipend May 12, 2021 | 6:00am EDT Aleidys Lopez, 19, a UF sustainability studies and women s studies sophomore shields her face from the sun with a Save Bright Futures sign as she three other protestors march down University Avenue on Friday, March 26, 2021. The protest was held to raise awareness about Senate Bill 86, which was amended on Tuesday. (photo by Julia Cooper) Photo by Julia Cooper | The Independent Florida Alligator
After months of controversy, a bill proposing changes to Bright Futures funding was finally terminated when it stalled in
Proposed Senate Bill could affect Florida Bright Futures
The bill would limit students’ funding according to their majors March 10, 2021 | 7:15am EST
Alondra Arce, 20, a UF sustainability sophomore, paints a mural that says Save Our Bright Futures on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Arce recruited student volunteers to help her create the mural along 34th Street in Gainesville to raise awareness about Senate Bill 86, which would limit some students access to state funding for college if passed. Photo by Julia Cooper | The Independent Florida Alligator
Students are protesting a proposed Florida Senate bill that may dramatically change who benefits from the Bright Futures Scholarship program.