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MO SB114

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jolie Justus

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

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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