Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending state universities or colleges, effective July 1, 2012.

Highlights:

• Prohibits undocumented immigrants from attending state universities or colleges without verification of immigration status (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes applicants for public benefits that require verification of immigration status to verify the status by (Secs. 1 & 2):
  
  • Signing an affidavit specifying the applicant is 18 years of age or older and is:
  • A United States citizen or permanent resident; or
  • Authorized alien or nonimmigrant;
  • If the applicant is under 18 years of age:
  • Signing an affidavit within 30 days after the applicant's 18th birthday; and
  • Providing valid documentation within 9 months prior to the application deadline which includes the following:
  • An unexpired identification issued by a state or federal jurisdiction or federally recognized jurisdiction; or
  • A foreign passport that is submitted with a valid United States Homeland Security Form I-94 or I-94A.

• Exempts applicants renewing applications for a public benefit from the provisions that require the applicant to submit documentation establishing U.S citizenship (Sec. 1).

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