SB 460 — Education; noncitizen students who have received a grant of deferred action for childhood arrivals; qualify for in-state classification; may be extended same consideration as citizens of the United States

13 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 234 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 460 do?

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to provide that noncitizen students who have received a grant of deferred action for childhood arrivals from the United States Department of Homeland Security may be extended the same consideration as citizens of the United States in determining whether they qualify for in-state classification for purposes of tuition and fees by the university system and the Technical College System of Georgia; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Who sponsors SB 460?

SB 460 is sponsored by Nan Orrock (Democrat), Gloria Butler, Elena Parent (Democrat), Sally Harrell (Democrat), Ed Harbison (Democrat), Harold Jones II (Democrat), Gail Davenport (Democrat), Sonya Halpern (Democrat), Tonya Anderson (Democrat), Emanuel Jones (Democrat), Horacena Tate, Nikki Merritt (Democrat), and Kim Jackson (Democrat).

What is the current status of SB 460?

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track SB 460?

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