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This bill modifies provisions related to higher education tuition and immigration status for students in Missouri. The bill introduces a new provision requiring Missouri higher education institutions that receive state funding to consider an individual a resident for tuition and admission purposes if they graduated from a high school or equivalent in the state, and in the case of non-U.S. citizens, provide a written statement agreeing to regularize their citizenship status when eligible. The bill prohibits these institutions from denying admission based solely on immigration status and mandates that any collected information remain confidential. Additionally, the bill updates language related to public benefits for individuals who are not U.S. citizens, clarifying verification processes and eligibility for temporary benefits. The legislation repeals previous sections of law regarding postsecondary education public benefits for undocumented students and replaces them with more nuanced language that provides pathways for students to access higher education regardless of their immigration status, while maintaining requirements for verification and potential future citizenship regularization.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB741&year=2025&code=R