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NY A08403
Bill
Status
12/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Phara Souffrant Forrest
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AI Summary
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Eliminates previous restrictions that excluded non-immigrant noncitizens from in-state tuition eligibility based on high school attendance or GED completion in New York.
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Establishes a new residency requirement for non-resident students: at least one year in the state overall and at least six months in a specific county, city, town, school district, or community college region immediately preceding enrollment.
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Expands in-state tuition eligibility to include persons with valid employment authorization documents, I-94 arrival/departure records, or immigration court decisions granting asylum, withholding of deportation, or removal.
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Updates the statutory definition of "resident" to include the new six-month local residency pathway and removes the affidavit requirement for students without lawful immigration status.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that certain persons who are not residents of the state but who have resided in the state for a certain period of time and meet certain criteria shall be eligible for in-state tuition rates.
Last Action
print number 8403a
3/21/2024