Signed by Governor Nathan Deal

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to pass a bill that prohibits state funding for private colleges and universities which do not cooperate with immigration law enforcement.

Highlights:

• Defines a sanctuary policy as a practice or rule adopted by a private college or university which prohibits or restricts school officials and employees from communicating or cooperating with federal officials and law enforcement officials regarding a student’s information if that student is believed to be (Sec. 1):
• Violating state or federal laws;
• Illegally residing in the United States; or
• Involved in domestic terrorism.

• Requires the state to withhold state and state-administered federal funding from private colleges and universities that implement or enforce sanctuary policies (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that withheld funds include those provided directly to the college or university, as well as those provided for scholarships, loans, and grants (Sec. 1). 

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