Florida Board of Governors
| Type | Governing board |
|---|---|
| Established | 2003 |
| Chancellor | Ray Rodrigues |
| Students | 349,921 (2022) |
| Location | , , U.S. |
| Website | flbog.edu |
The Florida Board of Governors is a 17-member board serving as the constitutional governing body for the State University System of Florida, which includes all public universities of the state of Florida.
The Florida Legislature abolished the Florida Board of Regents, the predecessor of the Florida Board of Governors, in July 2001, with Governor Jeb Bush signing the act into law. Former governor of Florida and then United States senator Bob Graham (D-FL) opposed the decision and led a ballot initiative to restore the statewide higher education body. In 2002, voters approved a Florida constitutional amendment championed by Graham. The Board of Governors was established in 2003 as a result. The establishment of the Board of Governors is part of the Constitution of Florida and can only be abolished through another constitutional amendment.
The Florida Board of Education, also appointed by the governor, oversees Kâ20 education and community colleges.
During the 2022â2023 academic year, the State University System enrolled 349,921 total students, and it is the second largest state university system in the United States, after the California State University system.