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IN HB1020
Bill
Status
1/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Earl Harris
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AI Summary
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Allows individuals who attended Indiana high school for at least three years and graduated or received a high school diploma equivalent in Indiana to pay resident tuition rates at state educational institutions beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year.
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Requires individuals without lawful immigration status to file an affidavit with the state educational institution stating they have filed or will file an application to legalize their immigration status as soon as they are eligible.
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Mandates that agencies verify eligibility through a signed verification statement under penalty of perjury confirming the individual is a United States citizen or qualified alien and meets all requirements under the new law.
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Requires agencies and political subdivisions to maintain verification records for at least five years.
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Does not apply to nonimmigrant aliens or individuals enrolled in state educational institutions before July 1, 2011.
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Effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Higher education resident tuition for eligible individuals. Provides that an individual who meets certain conditions is eligible for the resident tuition rate as determined by the state educational institution. Requires such an individual to verify that the individual meets the criteria to receive the resident tuition rate.
Last Action
Representative Clere added as coauthor
1/18/2018