Signed by Governor Kate Brown

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that exempts graduate students who qualify for tuition equity from paying nonresident tuition at public universities.

Highlights:

• Exempts both undergraduate and graduate students that are not citizens or lawfully permanent residents of the United States from paying nonresident tuition and fees for enrollment in a degree program at a public university if the student meets the following requirements (Sec. 1):

• Attended a K-12 school in Oregon for at least three years or a school in the U.S. for at least five years;

• Shows intent to become a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.; and

• Qualifies for student tuition equity.

• Establishes an emergency declaration, stating that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety (Sec. 3).

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