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MO SB783

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2010

Primary Sponsor

Jolie Justus

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "DREAM Act" (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act) to allow non-citizens and non-permanent residents to qualify for in-state tuition at Missouri higher education institutions that receive state funds.

  • Requires individuals to have resided with a parent or guardian while attending a Missouri public or private high school and graduated or received a high school diploma equivalent in the state.

  • Requires at least two years of school attendance in Missouri as of the date of high school graduation or diploma equivalency.

  • Requires individuals who entered the U.S. prior to the bill's enactment to provide an affidavit stating they will apply for permanent U.S. residency at the earliest eligible opportunity.

  • Declared an emergency act effective July 1, 2010, or upon gubernatorial signature, whichever occurs later.

Legislative Description

Provides that certain aliens who meet certain requirements will receive in-state tuition at college and universities

Last Action

Hearing Conducted S Education Committee

2/24/2010

Committee Referrals

Education1/19/2010

Full Bill Text

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