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OH SB357
Bill
Status
6/26/2012
Primary Sponsor
Edna Brown
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AI Summary
SB 357 Summary
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Grants in-state resident tuition status to undocumented immigrants who graduated from an Ohio high school or received a high school diploma equivalent in the state.
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Requires eligible individuals to have attended high school in Ohio for at least three years or resided in the state for at least three years before graduation.
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Mandates that eligible individuals provide an affidavit committing to apply for U.S. citizenship or permanent legal resident status at the earliest opportunity.
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Allows eligible individuals to receive non-state-funded scholarships and state-funded financial aid for which they are otherwise eligible.
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Provides state institutions of higher education with immunity from monetary damages or fee refunds if a court finds the section unlawful.
Legislative Description
To classify as residents of the state for higher education purposes individuals who are not citizens or permanent legal residents of the United States if they meet certain eligibility requirements.
Aliens-treat as state residents for higher education-if meet requirements
Last Action
To Finance
6/26/2012