Florida 2022 Regular Session

Florida House Bill H4571

Introduced
12/1/21  
Refer
12/8/21  

Caption

University of Florida -- Law School Student Scholarships

Impact

The enactment of HB 4571 is expected to have a positive impact on students at the University of Florida, particularly those who may find the financial burden of law school to be prohibitive. By allocating substantial funding for scholarships, the bill aims to enhance the accessibility of legal education, potentially attracting a more diverse set of applicants to the law program. This could contribute to improving the overall quality of legal education and the future legal profession in the state.

Summary

House Bill 4571 is an appropriations bill aimed at providing funding specifically for law school scholarships at the University of Florida. The bill outlines an appropriation of $3,200,000 from the General Revenue Fund for the fiscal year 2022-2023 to support these scholarships. This initiative is intended to help alleviate financial pressures on students pursuing legal education at the institution, thereby promoting increased access to legal training and education.

Contention

While details surrounding specific points of contention are not prominently noted, such appropriations bills often encounter debates regarding funding allocations and the prioritization of educational projects. Critics may argue about the need for such funding amidst competing demands for budget resources in other areas of education or public services. Advocates for the bill would likely highlight the importance of investing in future legal professionals and ensuring that financial barriers do not inhibit capable students from pursuing their legal studies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

FL H0571

Florida Medical School Scholarship and Grant Program

FL H0017

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

FL H1055

Florida State University College of Law Election Law Center

FL H1417

First in Your Family Florida Medical School Scholarship and Grant Program

FL H0025

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

FL H0167

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

FL H1107

Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

FL H0895

The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program

FL H7029

Florida Statutes

FL S0892

Florida State University Election Law Center

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.