No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act

# Summary: No In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants Act (HR 2490) **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prohibit states from offering in-state tuition rates to students who are not lawful U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Currently, some states allow undocumented immigrants to attend public colleges and universities at the lower in-state tuition rate (rather than the higher out-of-state rate).

If passed, this bill would prevent that practice, effectively requiring undocumented students to pay out-of-state tuition rates or become ineligible for state-funded tuition assistance programs. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects undocumented immigrants of college age who want to attend public universities in states that currently allow in-state tuition access. It would also impact the states that have adopted such policies (including California, Texas, and others) by potentially forcing them to change their enrollment and pricing policies. **Current Status** As of now, HR 2490 remains in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Tim Burchett (R-TN).