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 introduces several changes, including the removal of specific language regarding the residency status of students who are aliens. It now states that such students must establish a home in Nebraska for at least one hundred eighty days with the intention of becoming lawful permanent residents of the United States, supported by documentary proof. Additionally, the bill clarifies that students who are currently serving in the Nebraska National Guard are included in the residency criteria.

Furthermore, the bill eliminates a previous provision that allowed students to maintain resident status based on their parents' or guardians' residency if they had attended high school in Nebraska. Instead, it consolidates the criteria for residency into a more streamlined format, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, are subject to the same requirements for establishing residency. The original section 85-502 is repealed, and the new language is intended to create a clearer and more equitable framework for determining residency for tuition purposes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 85-502