This bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 135A.043, to provide resident tuition rates at state universities and colleges for individuals who move to Minnesota for employment purposes. The new language specifies that a student qualifies for resident tuition if they either meet existing criteria or have moved to the state for a full-time job before applying for admission, or if they are the spouse or dependent of such an individual. Additionally, the bill clarifies that compliance with selective service registration and documentation of lawful immigration status are still required for certain students.

The bill also establishes that the provisions regarding resident tuition are a minimum requirement for educational institutions and requests the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota to adopt a policy to implement these changes. The effective date for this section is set for the fall 2027 academic term, applying to all eligible students, including those previously enrolled at nonresident tuition rates, without retroactive application or entitlement to refunds for past tuition payments.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 135A.043