Florida’s State Board of Education approved a policy barring undocumented students from the 28-institution Florida College System, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship or “lawfully present” status before enrollment. The measure would sharply limit access for an estimated 50,000 undocumented students, according to the American Immigration Council analysis cited in the reporting. The policy is expected to affect tuition and fee revenue, with the Florida Policy Institute estimating up to $15 million in losses. The article also notes Florida’s parallel actions for the separate public university system: the governing board there advanced a policy intended to bar students present unlawfully, with a final vote pending. Higher ed observers say the change could accelerate compliance and admissions screening across campuses, intensifying administrative burdens for registrars, financial aid offices, and student support services. The piece also points to broader state policy momentum on DEI restrictions and other campus governance issues. For institutions, the immediate operational risk is enrollment uncertainty and potential legal challenges as federal policy shifts and Department of Justice enforcement shape the compliance landscape.