Florida, Oct. 29 -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday directed the Florida Board of Governors to crack down on H-1B Visa 'abuse' in higher education.

DeSantis also announced that Florida DOGE has partnered with Federal DOGE, the State University System, and institutional partners to cancel or repurpose millions of dollars in DEI-related grants.

"Universities across the country are importing foreign workers on H-1B visas instead of hiring Americans who are qualified and available to do the job," said DeSantis. "We will not tolerate H-1B abuse in Florida institutions. That's why I have directed the Florida Board of Governors to end this practice."

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