Florida S1806: Florida Polytechnic University Day

What the bill says

A resolution recognizing February 17, 2026, as "Florida Polytechnic University Day" in Florida.

From the introduced text, February 17, 2026:

A resolution recognizing February 17, 2026, as "Florida Polytechnic University Day" in Florida. WHEREAS, Florida Polytechnic University is designated as Florida's only public university exclusively dedicated to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with a mission focused on innovation, applied research, and high-demand workforce preparation, and WHEREAS, spanning a 170-acre campus in Lakeland, Florida Polytechnic University has 14 undergraduate and 5 graduate programs, and provides a world-class academic environment through its innovative curriculum, undergraduate research opportunities, and interdisciplinary programs that prepare students for success in a global economy, and WHEREAS, Florida Polytechnic University has been ranked the No. 1 public college in the South for 5 years running by U.S. News & World Report, which also ranks the University among the top 30 nationally for public engineering programs without a Ph.D., and WHEREAS, according to Research.com, Florida Polytechnic University has the No. 1 computer science program in Florida among public universities, and its data science program is ranked among the top 20 in the United States, and WHEREAS, Florida Polytechnic University's graduates consistently achieve high job placement rates and competitive starting salaries in such critical fields as cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, robotics, engineering, and data science, contributing directly to Florida's growing technology economy, and WHEREAS, Florida Polytechnic University's commitment to experiential learning, industry partnerships, and entrepreneurial thinking equips graduates with the …

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Sponsors

• López, Johanna (D, HD-043) · primary sponsor
• Burton, Colleen (R, SD-012) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died, not introduced
2. February 17, 2026: Filed

Common questions

What is S1806?

S1806 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Florida Polytechnic University Day.

What does S1806 do?

In its own words: A resolution recognizing February 17, 2026, as "Florida Polytechnic University Day" in Florida.

What is the status of S1806?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died, not introduced (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored S1806?

López, Johanna (D, HD-043), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for S1806?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1806