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GA SB476
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Jason Esteves
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AI Summary
- Noncitizen students who obtained a high school diploma or GED in Georgia and attended a Georgia high school for at least three years would qualify for in-state tuition at University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia institutions
- Qualifying students must be legally authorized to work in the state and must not have been convicted of a felony, a high and aggravated misdemeanor, or three or more misdemeanors, and must not pose a threat to national security or public safety
- Lawful permanent residents, refugees, asylees, and other eligible noncitizens under federal Title IV regulations may be given the same consideration as U.S. citizens for in-state tuition classification
- International students residing in the U.S. under nonimmigrant status conditioned on intent not to abandon a foreign domicile remain ineligible for in-state classification
- Amends Code Sections 20-3-66 and 20-4-21 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, replacing the Board of Regents' discretionary determination with specific statutory eligibility criteria
Legislative Description
Education; in-state tuition for certain noncitizen students; provide
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
2/9/2024
Committee Referrals
Higher Education2/9/2024
Full Bill Text
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