Remuneration of Florida College System institution presidents; limitations.
F.S. 1012.885
in effect(1)
DEFINITIONS.
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As used in this section, the term:
(a)
“Appropriated state funds” means funds appropriated from the General Revenue Fund or funds appropriated from state trust funds.
(b)
“Cash-equivalent compensation” means any benefit that may be assigned an equivalent cash value.
(c)
“Remuneration” means salary, bonuses, and cash-equivalent compensation paid to a Florida College System institution president by his or her employer for work performed, excluding health insurance benefits and retirement benefits.
(2)
EXCEPTIONS.
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This section does not prohibit a party from providing cash or cash-equivalent compensation from funds that are not appropriated state funds to a Florida College System institution president in excess of the limit in subsection (3). If a party is unable or unwilling to fulfill an obligation to provide cash or cash-equivalent compensation to a Florida College System institution president as permitted under this subsection, appropriated state funds may not be used to fulfill such obligation.
(3)
LIMITATION ON REMUNERATION.
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Notwithstanding a law, resolution, or rule to the contrary, a Florida College System institution president may not receive more than $200,000 in remuneration from appropriated state funds. Only compensation, as defined in s. 121.021(22), provided to a Florida College System institution president may be used in calculating benefits under chapter 121.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter1012/AllFetched: 7/8/2026