Bill > H2231

This bill aims to ensure tuition equity for Massachusetts residents by amending Chapter 15A of the General Laws. The key provisions are: 1) Allowing any person admitted to state institutions of higher education in Massachusetts, other than non-immigrant aliens, who has attended and graduated from a Massachusetts high school or obtained an equivalent adult basic education qualification, or is currently a student in a Massachusetts public higher education institution qualifying for in-state tuition under federal regulations, to be eligible for in-state tuition rates and fees. 2) Specifying the documentation required to demonstrate in-state tuition eligibility, such as registering for military selective service (if applicable), providing a valid social security number or individual taxpayer identification number, filing a Massachusetts income tax return, and submitting an affidavit regarding citizenship or legal permanent residence application (for non-citizens). 3) Prohibiting the denial of in-state tuition and fees to any person qualified under this law. 4) Stating that this law is within the meaning of 8 U.S.C. 1621(d), which allows states to provide public benefits to certain non-qualified aliens. 5) Directing the Department of Higher Education to collaborate with public institutions of higher education to promulgate regulations to facilitate the in-state tuition eligibility process.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2231