Bill > HB2062

This bill modifies provisions related to higher education tuition and residency for undocumented students in Missouri. The bill requires state-funded higher education institutions to consider an individual a Missouri resident for tuition and admission purposes if they graduated from a high school in the state, and in the case of non-citizens, if they 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 admission 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. It removes previous sections of law that explicitly prohibited undocumented students from receiving postsecondary education benefits, effectively creating a more inclusive approach to higher education access for students who have completed high school in Missouri, regardless of their immigration status. The bill aims to provide educational opportunities for students who have been raised and educated in the state, while maintaining provisions for verifying and managing immigration-related documentation.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2062&year=2026&code=R