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MO HB873
Bill
Status
3/14/2013
Primary Sponsor
Randy Dunn
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AI Summary
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Requires Missouri higher education institutions receiving state funds to grant in-state tuition rates to individuals who resided in Missouri while attending high school, graduated from a Missouri high school, and attended school in Missouri for at least two years.
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Applies to individuals regardless of citizenship or immigration status, provided they file an affidavit committing to apply for permanent resident status at the earliest eligible opportunity.
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Prohibits state-funded Missouri higher education institutions from denying admission based solely on an applicant's immigration status if they meet the tuition equity requirements.
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Requires institutions to keep confidential any immigration-related information collected during the admission process.
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Takes effect July 1, 2013, and is declared an emergency act.
Legislative Description
Establishes the Missouri Tuition Equity Act, which requires a Missouri higher education institution that receives state funding to recognize a student as a Missouri resident for tuition purposes under specified circumstances
Last Action
Referred: Higher Education(H)
5/17/2013