72nd OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2003 Regular Session
 
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amended section is new. Matter within  { -  braces and minus
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LC 1605
 
                         Senate Bill 10
 
Sponsored by Senator COURTNEY; Senators BROWN, GORDLY, WINTERS,
  Representatives BACKLUND, DALTO, ZAUNER
 
 
                             SUMMARY
 
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure as
introduced.
 
  Considers certain students to be residents for purpose of
determining tuition and fees at community college or state
institution of higher education.
 
                        A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to resident status for higher education.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
  SECTION 1.  { + Section 2 of this 2003 Act is added to and made
a part of ORS chapter 341. + }
  SECTION 2.  { + (1) Without regard to the citizenship or
immigration status of a student, a student shall be considered a
resident of a community college district for the purpose of
determining tuition and fees at a community college in this state
if the student:
  (a) Resided in this state with a parent or legal guardian for
at least three consecutive years while attending a secondary
school; and
  (b) Received a high school diploma or its equivalent from a
secondary school in this state.
  (2) A student who is considered a resident of a community
college district under subsection (1) of this section shall
retain that status until the student establishes residency
outside the district. + }
  SECTION 3.  { + Section 4 of this 2003 Act is added to and made
a part of ORS chapter 351. + }
  SECTION 4.  { + (1) Without regard to the citizenship or
immigration status of a student, a student shall be considered a
resident of this state for the purpose of determining tuition and
fees at a state institution of higher education under the control
of the State Board of Higher Education if the student:
  (a) Resided in this state with a parent or legal guardian for
at least three consecutive years while attending a secondary
school; and
  (b) Received a high school diploma or its equivalent from a
secondary school in this state.
  (2) A student who is considered a resident of this state under
subsection (1) of this section shall retain that status until the
student establishes residency outside this state. + }
  SECTION 5.  { + Sections 2 and 4 of this 2003 Act first apply
to the 2003-2004 school year. + }
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