Rick Scott Signs In-State Tuition Bill, Stressing Benefit to All Floridians

On Monday, Gov. Rick Scott signed a bill giving some undocumented aliens in-state tuition. Scott stressed the bill would keep tuition low for Floridians across the board.

Making sure all Floridians have access to an affordable higher education is one of my top priorities, Scott said. Signing this historic legislation today will keep tuition low, and allow all students who grew up in Florida to have the same access to affordable higher education. With this legislation, higher education became more affordable and more accessible to all Floridians.

House Speaker Will Weatherford, R-Wesley Chapel, a champion of the in-state tuition proposal, thanked Scott on Monday.

"The dreams of many individuals looking to further their education are now within reach, Weatherford said. I thank Gov. Scott for giving all of Florida's children a chance to succeed. This is a proud and historic moment for Florida."