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MO SB114
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jolie Justus
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AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 174, RSMo to add section 174.820, known as the "DREAM Act" or "Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act"
- Requires Missouri higher education institutions receiving state funds to classify individuals as Missouri residents for tuition purposes if they meet all five conditions: resided with parent/guardian while attending high school in Missouri, graduated from a Missouri high school or received equivalent diploma, attended school in Missouri for at least two years, entered the United States prior to enactment, and if not a citizen or permanent resident, provided an affidavit committing to apply for permanent residency at earliest eligibility
- Allows individuals to lose resident classification if they establish residence outside of Missouri
- Declares the act an emergency measure effective July 1, 2011, or upon governor's signature, whichever occurs later, based on importance of providing educational opportunities for alien minors
Legislative Description
Provides that certain aliens will receive in-state tuition at college and universities that meet certain requirements
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
1/20/2011
Committee Referrals
Education1/20/2011
Full Bill Text
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