1079 AMH HE MCLA 11

HB 1079 - H COMM AMD ADOPTED 2-21-03

By Committee on Higher Education

On page 2, at the beginning of line 20, strike everything through "so;" on line 22, and insert "file an application for permanent residency and engage in activities necessary to acquire citizenship, including but not limited to taking citizenship or civics review classes prior to completing a certificate or degree program;"

EFFECT: The requirement for a non-citizen to file an affadavit of intent is removed. Instead, prior to completing a certificate or degree program, a non-citizen student must: a) file an application for permanent residency; and b) engage in activities necessary to acquire citizenship.