SB 170 - Expanding In-State Tuition Eligibility - Colorado Key Vote
Scott Renfroe voted Nay (Motion Vote) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Motion Rejected
- April 6, 2009
- Introduced
- Feb. 3, 2009
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Title: Expanding In-State Tuition Eligibility
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote on a motion to advance a bill to third reading that expands in-state tuition eligibility to any individual, regardless of their immigration status, who has attended a Colorado high school for at least 3 years, graduated, and been accepted by an in-state college or university within one year of graduation.
Highlights:
-Requires individuals, other than minors, who qualify for in-state tuition but are not lawfully present in the U.S. to submit an affidavit to the college or university indicating that they have filled an application to become a permanent resident or will file the application as soon as they are eligible to do so in order to obtain in-state tuition (Sec. 1). -Specifies that individuals who qualify for in-state tuition but are not lawfully present in the U.S. are not eligible for a stipend from the College Opportunity Fund (Sec. 1).
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NOTE: THIS IS A SECOND READING VOTE TO CUT OFF DEBATE ON THE BILL AND ADVANCE IT TO THE THIRD READING IN WHICH AN UP-OR-DOWN VOTE FOR PASSAGE WILL OCCUR.
Title: Expanding In-State Tuition Eligibility