HIGHER ED-NONCITIZEN BENEFITS
Summary
Amends the Public Higher Education Act, the Board of Higher Education Act, and the Higher Education Student Assistance Act. Provides that a resident of the State who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible, on the basis of residence within the State, for any postsecondary educational benefit unless a citizen or national of the United States is eligible for such a benefit without regard to whether the citizen or national is such a resident. Provides that any benefit conferred to a nonresident of the State who is lawfully present in the United States may not be lesser in amount, duration, or scope than the benefit conferred to a State resident who is unlawfully present in the United States.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 18, 2025
Last action Apr 23, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
26
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Oct 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Regan Deering
RRepublican
Co
Amy Elik
RRepublican
Co
Amy Grant
RRepublican
Co
Brad Fritts
RRepublican
Co
C.D. Davidsmeyer
RRepublican
Co
Charlie Meier
RRepublican
Co
Dan Swanson
RRepublican
Co
Dave Severin
RRepublican
Co
Dennis Tipsword
RRepublican
Co
Jackie Haas
RRepublican
Co
Jason Bunting
RRepublican
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