Bill > HB427

This bill modifies provisions related to higher education tuition and immigration status for students in Missouri. Specifically, the bill requires Missouri higher education institutions that receive state funds to consider an individual a state resident for tuition and admission purposes if they graduated from a high school (public, private, or home school) in Missouri, and, for non-U.S. citizens or permanent residents, if they provide a written statement agreeing to regularize their citizenship or residency status when eligible. The bill prohibits these institutions from denying admission solely based on immigration status. Additionally, the bill updates language regarding public benefits for individuals who are not U.S. citizens, establishing verification processes and eligibility requirements for temporary benefits. The legislation ensures that any information collected during the admission process remains confidential and aims to provide more inclusive access to higher education for students, regardless of their immigration status, while maintaining legal framework for verifying residency and citizenship.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB427&year=2025&code=R