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This bill amends Georgia's education laws to establish clear guidelines for when noncitizen students can qualify for in-state tuition rates at universities and technical colleges. Under the new provisions, noncitizen students can be classified as in-state for tuition purposes if they meet specific criteria: they must have obtained a high school diploma or state-approved equivalency diploma in Georgia, be legally authorized to work in the state, have established domicile in Georgia since January 1, 2020 (or be a dependent of a parent who has), have no felony or high and aggravated misdemeanor convictions, and be enrolled in an institution that has admitted all academically qualified applicants in the previous two academic years. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees to be considered similarly to U.S. citizens for tuition classification, while explicitly excluding international students on non-immigrant visas who are not intending to establish permanent residency. This legislation applies to both the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia, effectively creating a uniform policy for in-state tuition eligibility for certain noncitizen students.

Education

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71916