Luisa Santos

Florida's pro-immigration groups criticized a new rule banning undocumented students from state colleges as 'cruel' and potentially illegal. The State Board of Education voted to require all students at Florida's 28 colleges to be U.S. citizens or 'lawfully present,' with the Board of Governors set to consider a similar ban for universities in September.

The latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' featured host Glenna Milberg and guests Byron Donalds, Raquel Regalado, and Luisa Santos. The full episode is available for viewing at the top of the page.

Miami-Dade schools have more seats than students for the first time in generations, leading to the closure or merger of nine schools. The district attributes declining enrollment to demographic and political shifts, state education policies, and changes in immigration enforcement. School Board Member Luisa Santos sponsored the plan as part of a district downsizing effort and discussed it on 'This Week in South Florida'.

Miami-Dade School Board members are considering closing four schools as part of a proposal to overhaul school boundaries, school choice, and future planning due to declining enrollment and changing demographics. The four schools under review are Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary, Miami Springs Middle, Pine Villa Elementary, and Richmond Heights Middle. The board aims to modernize the decision-making process to increase transparency and family input before finalizing any closures next week.