WisconsinProposal would let some DACA students pay resident tuition
The failed proposal would let eligible DACA students pay resident tuition at University of Wisconsin System schools, starting with a term after its effective date.
What it does
A person with approved DACA status who has lived in Wisconsin for the 12 months before a term begins would qualify for the resident tuition rate at a University of Wisconsin System school.
Argument forEligible students could pay the resident rate, which may make University of Wisconsin System schools more affordable for them.
Argument againstOther nonresident students might still pay the higher rate if they lack approved DACA status or 12 months of Wisconsin residency.
More detail
The proposal would let a person who meets both requirements receive the resident tuition rate. The person must register at a University of Wisconsin System school, live in Wisconsin for the 12 months immediately before the term begins, and have approved status under the federal DACA program. The proposal would first apply to people enrolling for the semester or session after its effective date.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 24Fiscal estimate receivedLatest
- Mar 30Senator Keyeski added as a coauthor
- Mar 23Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1Major
- Mar 19Read first time and referred to Committee on Universities and Technical CollegesMinor
- Mar 19Introduced by Senators Smith, Ratcliff, Larson, Carpenter, Roys, Spreitzer and Hesselbein; cosponsored by Representatives Emerson, Anderson, Rivera-Wagner, Sinicki, Roe, Brown, Sheehan, McCarville, Phelps, Cruz, Udell, Stubbs, Stroud, Prado and ClancyIntroduced
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