Florida’s State Board of Education approved new enrollment rules requiring the state’s public colleges to verify that incoming students are U.S. citizens or lawfully present before enrolling. The policy also applies to adult education programs, including English as a second language instruction and GED preparation. The move follows Florida’s legislative repeal of the in-state tuition waiver for undocumented students, and the State University System is now considering similar admissions standards that could begin in fall 2027. Institutions across the state system are responding by revising admissions documentation, staff training, and student communications. The article emphasizes that trustees’ fiduciary responsibilities will shape implementation: boards are expected to require structured oversight plans covering internal controls, reporting mechanisms, and timelines, rather than focus on the political debate itself.