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ME LD944
ME LD944An Act to Allow Refugees, Asylees and Asylum Seekers to Qualify for In-state Tuition
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Introduced
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
In Committee
03/02/2023
03/02/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2023
04/12/2023
Introduced Session
131st Legislature
Bill Summary
This bill allows refugees, asylees and asylum seekers to qualify for in-state tuition at the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System and the Maine Maritime Academy if they meet certain residency requirements and provide documentation for their qualifications and documentation regarding their immigration status from the United States Department of Homeland Security.
AI Summary
This bill allows refugees, asylees, and asylum seekers to qualify for in-state tuition at the University of Maine System, the Maine Community College System, and the Maine Maritime Academy if they meet certain residency requirements and provide documentation of their immigration status from the United States Department of Homeland Security. The bill specifies the criteria for in-state tuition eligibility, including that the person must be a refugee who resettled in Maine, a refugee who resettled in another state prior to residing in Maine, a person seeking asylum, or a person who has been granted asylum, and must meet the same qualifications for in-state tuition as a U.S. citizen.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (9)
Amy Roeder (D)*,
Michael Brennan (D),
Kristen Cloutier (D),
Marc Malon (D),
Laurie Osher (D),
Ambureen Rana (D),
Lois Reckitt (D),
Dan Sayre (D),
Laura Supica (D),
Last Action
Ought Not to Pass Pursuant To Joint Rule 310, Apr 12, 2023 (on 04/12/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=944&snum=131 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0591&item=1&snum=131 |
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