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This bill amends the existing law on resident student tuition in Utah by expanding the categories of individuals who can qualify for in-state tuition rates. The key change involves adding "employment-based immigrant visa" to the list of qualifying immigration statuses for aliens seeking resident student status. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing provision about aliens, allowing those who have applied for or been granted an employment-based immigrant visa to be classified for resident student status using the same criteria applied to U.S. citizens. This means that individuals with certain employment-based immigration pathways will now be eligible to pay in-state tuition rates at Utah's higher education institutions, provided they meet other residency requirements. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025, giving institutions time to implement the new classification criteria. The change aims to provide more accessible higher education opportunities for immigrants pursuing employment-based permanent residency in the United States.

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