India, July 4 -- Thousands of undocumented students in Florida may face the loss of access to higher education following the approval of a policy by the Florida State Board of Education on Tuesday, which prohibits their enrollment in the state's public college system.

The newly enacted policy mandates that all 28 institutions within the Florida College System can only admit students who are U.S. citizens or those who are considered "lawfully present" in the country. Additionally, prospective students will be required to submit documentation that verifies their citizenship or lawful immigration status prior to enrollment.

This decision is anticipated to significantly affect immigrant communities throughout the state. An analysis conducte...