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SC S0431

SC S0431
Licensure


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Introduced
01/24/2019
In Committee
01/24/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/24/2020

Introduced Session

123rd General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The Code Of Laws Of South Carolina, 1976, By Adding Section 59-112-45 So As To Provide People Who Have A Lawful Presence In This State And Are Not Precluded From Establishing Residency Under Federal Immigration Law May Establish Domicile In This State For The Purpose Of Receiving In-state Tuition Rates And Fees At Public Institutions Of Higher Education And For State-supported Scholarships And Grants; And By Adding Section 41-1-35 So As To Provide People Who Have A Lawful Presence In This State And Are Not Precluded From Establishing Residency Under Federal Immigration Law May Establish Residency And Be Eligible For Occupational Or Professional Licensure Under The Provisions Of This Chapter, Provided Other Licensure Requirements Are Met.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Code of Laws of South Carolina to provide that people who have a lawful presence in the state and are not precluded from establishing residency under federal immigration law may establish domicile in the state for the purpose of receiving in-state tuition rates and fees at public institutions of higher education, as well as be eligible for state-supported scholarships and grants. It also allows these individuals to establish residency and be eligible for occupational or professional licensure, provided they meet other licensure requirements. The bill is intended to address the situation of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, also known as "DREAMers", who live in South Carolina.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Education (on 01/24/2019)

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