HF 566

as introduced - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to higher education; regulating tuition for
certain students; proposing coding for new law in
Minnesota Statutes, chapter 135A.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [135A.53] RESIDENT TUITION.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Findings. new text end

new text begin This section does not confer
postsecondary education benefits on the basis of residence
within the meaning of United States Code, title 8, section 1623.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Purpose. new text end

new text begin This section is to provide educational
opportunity to children who grew up in Minnesota so that they
may help improve the overall economic condition of the state.
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new text begin Subd. 3. new text end

new text begin Qualifications for in-state tuition rates. new text end

new text begin (a)
A student, other than a nonimmigrant alien within the meaning of
United States Code, title 8, section 1101, subsection (a),
paragraph 15, shall qualify for a resident tuition rate or its
equivalent at state universities and colleges, including the
University of Minnesota, if the student meets all of the
following requirements:
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new text begin (1) high school attendance within the state for two or more
years;
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new text begin (2) graduation from a state high school or attainment of
the equivalent of high school graduation; and
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new text begin (3) registration as an entering student at, or current
enrollment in, a public institution of higher education.
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new text begin (b) This section is in addition to any other statute, rule,
or higher education institution regulation or policy providing
eligibility for a resident tuition rate or its equivalent to a
student.
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Sec. 2. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
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new text begin Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment
and applies to tuition for school terms commencing on or after
that date.
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