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MO HB2464

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2016

Primary Sponsor

Charlie Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands in-state tuition eligibility to dependents of honorably discharged veterans who were ever assigned to a permanent duty station or workplace in Missouri, regardless of current residency
  • Currently, in-state tuition applies only to dependents of active duty military, activated reservists, or guard members stationed in Missouri who reside in the state
  • Dependents as defined by 37 U.S.C. Section 401 would be deemed domiciled in Missouri for tuition purposes at public higher education institutions
  • Eligible dependents receive the same educational benefits as other in-state students as long as they remain continuously enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs, or transfer between Missouri institutions

Legislative Description

Allows dependents of all honorably discharged veterans who served in this state to have resident student status for admission and tuition purposes at public institutions of higher education

Last Action

Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0

4/12/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on Social Services4/5/2016
Veterans3/30/2016

Full Bill Text

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