SPONSOR: Weber
This bill specifies that public institutions of higher education must consider an individual who graduated from a high school in Missouri as a Missouri resident, unless or until the individual establishes a residence outside of Missouri. If the individual is not a citizen or a permanent resident of the United States, the student must also provide the institution with a written statement stating he or she will regularize citizenship or permanent residency status when eligible to do so.
Institutions are prohibited from denying admission to a student based on immigration status if the student satisfies those requirements and must keep information collected confidential.
This bill is similar to HB 741 (2025).
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