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GA SR983

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/16/2016

Primary Sponsor

Francis Millar

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Study Committee on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals to study the advantages and disadvantages of extending in-state tuition benefits to DACA students in Georgia, where such students are currently unable to receive in-state tuition rates
  • Committee composed of 9 members: the chairperson of the Senate Higher Education Committee (who serves as committee chair) and 8 additional senators appointed by the President of the Senate
  • Notes that as of October 29, 2015, at least 18 states offer in-state tuition benefits to DACA individuals, typically requiring state residency, high school attendance/graduation, acceptance to a public college or university, and an affidavit of intent to seek legal immigration status
  • Committee members may receive allowances for up to 5 days unless additional days are authorized, with funding from Senate appropriations
  • Committee must file any report with the Secretary of the Senate prior to its abolishment date of December 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Deferred Action for Childhood; create Senate Study Committee

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

2/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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