State Legislation Directly Impacting Undocumented Immigrants
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AB 540 |
Non-resident Tuition Exemption (In State Tuition) |
Exempts individuals from out-of-state tuition fees for certain nonresident students (including U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and undocumented individuals) who have attended, graduated, or achieved the equivalent from a California school. |
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AB 2000 | Expansion of AB 540 | Expands AB 540 to include students who graduate early from high school with 3 years of HS credit. |
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AB 130 | CA Dream Act First Bill | Students who meet the in-state tuition requirements are able to apply for and receive scholarships from non-state funds. |
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AB 131 | CA Dream Act Second Bill | Allows students that meet the in-state tuition requirements to apply for state financial aid at CA public colleges and universities. |
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SB 1210 | CA DREAM Loan Program | Undocumented students attending a UC or CSU campus may receive a loan of up to $4,000 each academic year with a cap of $20,000 total. |
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SB 1159 | Professional Licenses | This bill prohibits any of the 40 licensing boards under the California Department of Consumer Affairs from denying licensure to an applicant based on their citizenship status or immigration status. |
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AB 60 | Driver License Implementation | This bill requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue driver licenses to an applicant who is unable to prove legal presence in the US. |
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