A legislation that forbids irregular immigrants from enrolling in the 28 state school" colleges," which is expected to affect about 8, 000 US students who are undocumented and graduate from the country's secondary schools each year, was approved on Tuesday.

The measure will require applicants to demonstrate that they are citizens of the United States or that they are physically present when applying to these" colleges," which offer specialized degrees and, in some cases, four-year bachelor's degrees, while universities offer a wider range of bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctorates, and research applications.

The Board of Education's decision was made during a virtual gathering at which civic companies reported that their complaints were largely ignored.

Public adult education programs such as English for Speakers of Other Languages ( ESOL ) classes and preparation courses for the high school equivalency exam ( GED), will be affected by a second approved regulation, with the same ban.

The Florida Board of Governors, which started the process of enforcing the exact condition at the country's public universities, made the similar decision last week.

Now, random students can enroll in Florida's people universities, but they are not eligible for federal financial aid or have had their eligibility restrictions tightened in the last two years.

Kids and pro-immigrant companies criticized the laws ' adoption now, who claimed it would obstruct access to higher education for thousands of young people who grew up in Florida.

According to a Florida Policy Institute ( FPI ) analysis, the measure could bring in about$ 15 million in revenue annually for the state.

The Florida Student Power business confirmed on Tuesday that tens of students, occupants, and business owners had called in to voice their opposition, even though the public comment period had already closed before anyone could speak.

According to Farah Al Jallad, a Florida Student Power organizer for immigration justice, the decision "represents a distinct disrespect for the tone of Floridians and a clear abandonment of our political values. "

Alexander V. , a graduate of the University of Central Florida (UCF ) and a recipient of the DACA, claimed that starting his education at a state university was the only option he could have.

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