Florida legal term
Institution of higher education in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Institution of higher education” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Institution of higher education” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Institution of higher education” means a career center, a community college, a college, a state university, or an independent postsecondary educational institution.(j) “Internet identifier” means any designation, moniker, screen name, username, or other name used for self-identification to send or receive social Internet communication. (Fla. Stat. § 775.21)
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