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IN SB0335
Bill
AI Summary
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Individuals who attended Indiana high school for at least 3 years and graduated (or received equivalent diploma) in Indiana become eligible for in-state tuition rates at state educational institutions, beginning fall 2019-2020
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Undocumented individuals must file an affidavit stating they have applied or will apply to legalize their immigration status as soon as eligible
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Removes resident tuition rate from the definition of "state or local public benefit," eliminating the requirement that agencies verify U.S. citizenship or legal alien status for tuition eligibility
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Repeals IC 21-14-11, which previously prohibited individuals not lawfully in the United States from paying resident tuition rates
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Commission for Higher Education must prescribe the required affidavit form for individuals without lawful immigration status
Legislative Description
Resident tuition rate 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 the commission for higher education to prescribe the form of the affidavit an individual must file to be eligible for the resident tuition rate. Provides that an agency or political subdivision is not required to verify that an individual is a United States citizen or qualified alien for the individual to be eligible to pay the resident tuition rate. Repeals a provision that provides that an individual who is not lawfully in the United States is not eligible to pay the resident tuition rate.
Last Action
Senator Stoops added as coauthor
1/31/2019