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 AL | To governor 06/2011 | P-12
Postsec. | Specifies that verification of lawful presence in the U.S. must not be required for K-12 education. However, requires public schools to determine the citizenship and immigration status of their students, to compile data on students who are legally and illegally in the U.S. and submit such data to the state board of education. Requires the state board of education to submit an annual report to the legislature, providing data, aggregated by public school, regarding the numbers of U.S. citizens, lawfully present aliens, and of aliens believed to be unlawfully present in the U.S. enrolled at all K-12 public schools in this state. Requires that the report also:
--Provide the number of students in each category participating in English as a Second Language (ESL) programs enrolled at such schools.
--Analyze and identify the effects upon the quality of education provided to students who are U.S. citizens residing in Alabama that may have occurred, or are expected to occur, as a consequence of the enrollment of students who are illegal aliens.
--Analyze and itemize the fiscal costs to the state and political subdivisions thereof of providing instruction, computers, textbooks and other supplies, free or discounted school meals, and extracurricular activities to students who are illegal aliens.
Requires the state board to prepare and issue objective baseline criteria for identifying and assessing the other educational impacts on the quality of education provided to students who are U.S. citizens due to the enrollment of illegal aliens, in addition to the statistical data on citizenship and immigration status and ESL enrollment required by this act.
Prohibits an illegal alien from enrolling in any postsecondary institution in the state. Requires an alien enrolled in a postsecondary institution to possess either lawful permanent residence or an appropriate nonimmigrant visa. Provides an illegal alien is ineligible for any education benefit, including scholarships, grants, or financial aid. Permits a public postsecondary education institution officer to seek federal verification of an alien's immigration status with the federal government.
Title: H.B. 56
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| MO | Signed into law 05/2009 | Postsec. | Prohibits the enrollment of unlawfully present aliens in public institutions of higher education.
http://www.house.mo.gov/content.aspx?info=/bills091/bills/hb390.htm -
Title: H.B. 390
Source: http://www.house.mo.gov
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| OK | Signed into law 05/2003 | Postsec. | New section sets new standards for resident tuition. Requires the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to adopt a policy which allows a student to enroll in an institution within The Oklahoma State System of Higher Education and allows a student to be eligible for resident tuition if the student: 1. Graduated from a public or private high school in this state or successfully completed the General Educational Development test in this state; and 2. Resided in the state with a parent or guardian for at least two (2) years prior to: a. graduation from high school, or b. successful completion of the General Educational Development test.Relates to higher education. If the student is without lawful immigration status:, (s)he must a. file an affidavit with the institution stating that the student has filed an application or has a petition pending with the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services to legalize the student's immigration status, or b. file an affidavit with the institution stating that the student will file an application to legalize his or her immigration status at the earliest opportunity the student is eligible to do so. High school counselors shall inform immigrant students that they should apply for legal status as soon as possible to enhance their opportunity for higher education in Oklahoma. C. Any student who meets the criteria prescribed in subsections A and B of this section shall not be disqualified on the basis of the student's immigration status from any scholarships or financial aid provided by this state. http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us/2003-04SB/sb596_enr.rtf
Title: S.B. 596
Source: http://www2.lsb.state.ok.us
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