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MD HB207
Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
Crossed Over
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering, from 3 years to 2 years, the number of years before an academic year for which an individual or the individual's parent or guardian must file taxes to be eligible to receive an out-of-state tuition exemption.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the eligibility requirements for undocumented students to receive in-state tuition rates at public higher education institutions in Maryland. Currently, students or their parents/legal guardians must have filed Maryland income tax returns for 3 years before the academic year to qualify for the out-of-state tuition exemption. The bill reduces this requirement to 2 years of tax filing documentation. This change makes it slightly easier for undocumented students to access more affordable tuition rates by shortening the tax filing period needed to demonstrate financial commitment to the state. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving institutions time to update their policies and procedures to reflect the new tax filing requirement for tuition exemption eligibility.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment (on 02/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0207?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0207t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0207_app.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0207f.pdf |
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