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This bill proposes to create a tuition exemption for certain nonresident students at University of Wisconsin System institutions. It would allow individuals with approved deferred action status under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to qualify for in-state tuition rates if they have lived in Wisconsin for 12 months before enrolling. The exemption would apply to students registering in semesters following the bill's effective date. This legislation directly affects eligible nonresident students and the state's higher education funding structure.
This bill would create a tuition exemption for nonresident students attending University of Wisconsin System schools if they meet specific residency and immigration status requirements. To qualify, a student must have lived in Wisconsin for 12 consecutive months before registering for classes and must have approved deferred action status under the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. The exemption applies to students enrolling in the semester or session following the bill's effective date. This legislation is designed to provide financial relief to certain immigrant students by allowing them to pay in-state tuition rates despite not being Wisconsin residents. The bill was introduced in March 2026 and referred to the Committee on Colleges and Universities for review.
AB 759 allows individuals with deferred action under the federal DACA program to obtain state occupational licenses (like nursing or cosmetology credentials) if they have valid federal work permits. It requires state licensing agencies to verify DACA recipients' federal work authorization through official systems before issuing licenses. Licenses issued under this law expire when the federal work permit expires, and recipients must renew both simultaneously. The bill explicitly states it does not grant eligibility for public benefits beyond occupational credentials.
SB 745 allows individuals with active Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to obtain professional licenses and certifications in the state, such as for healthcare or trades, regardless of citizenship. It directly affects DACA recipients who hold unexpired federal work authorization documents. The bill requires state licensing agencies to verify this federal work authorization through official DHS systems before issuing or renewing a license, and licenses expire when the federal work authorization does. Fees may only increase to cover the cost of federal verification, and the bill explicitly states it does not grant eligibility for other public benefits.
