Florida House Bill Could Be Detrimental to Homeless Students in the State

TALLAHASSEE, Florida -- The HB 4031 proposes to eliminate payment of tuition and fees at school districts that provide workforce training programs and public post-secondary educational institutions for students who do not have a regular nighttime residence or sleeping accommodations.

Kevin Priest, CEO and president of Capital City Youth in Tallahassee, Fla. is motivated to prevent homelessness, delinquency and dependency for youth.

“I don’t know why a bill would prohibit someone from furthering their education. It should be the exact opposite,” Priest said.

The bill was introduced by Republican Rep. John Tobia and would become effective July 1, 2015. Tobia was elected into the Florida House of Representatives in 2008 and has been in the house ever since.

According to The Washington Times, over 58,000 college applicants claimed to be homeless in 2013.

“The bill will have a negative impact on students’ ability to pay college costs,” said Lisa Stewart.

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