This bill amends section 85-502 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, which outlines the residence requirements for determining tuition and fees at state postsecondary educational institutions. The bill modifies the criteria under which a person is considered a resident of Nebraska for these purposes. Notably, it removes the previous requirement that non-citizen students must have a pending application for lawful status with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service. Instead, it introduces a new provision that allows students who are staff members or dependents of staff members at state educational institutions to qualify for resident status.

Additionally, the bill updates the language regarding students who are active duty military members or their dependents, clarifying their eligibility for resident status. It also includes provisions for students currently serving in the Nebraska National Guard. The original section 85-502 is repealed, consolidating the updated criteria into a revised framework for assessing residency status for tuition purposes at state postsecondary institutions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 85-502