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MD SB268
Higher Education - Undocumented Students - Out-of-State Tuition Exemption Eligibility
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
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 Maryland's existing law regarding tuition rates for undocumented students at public higher education institutions by reducing the required period of Maryland income tax filing from 3 years to 2 years before the academic year in which a tuition rate exemption would apply. Specifically, to be eligible for the out-of-state tuition exemption, an individual (or their parent/legal guardian) must have filed Maryland income tax returns annually for the 2 years preceding the academic year. This change makes it slightly easier for undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition rates by shortening the tax filing history requirement. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving institutions and potential students time to prepare for the new requirement. By reducing the tax filing period from 3 to 2 years, the legislation aims to potentially increase access to affordable higher education for undocumented students in Maryland.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (10:00:00 1/22/2025 ) (on 01/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0268?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0268f.pdf |
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