a) Instate Tuition: No, however if you know of individual schools that allow for such please let us know.
b) Drivers License: No, please visit the Montana Driving website for more information. Getting a license or ID in this state means that you must provide proof of legal status.
c) Scholarship/Funding: Undocumented students are able to apply for private scholarships. Visit MALDEF for a list of scholarships that do not require proof of citizenship, legal residency, or a social security number.
d) Pending Legislation: Please visit the Montana Legislative website to search for individual bills/legislation. Below find a listing of recent immigration related bills:
- LC 513 — Bill would have allowed any ‘peace officer’ to question and detain someone to find out if they are violating immigration laws. This bill would have essentially been a 287(g) program. “Current Bill Progress: Probably Dead“
- LC 2105 — Bill would have prevented any enforcement of Federal immigration laws. “Current Bill Progress: Probably Dead“
- SB 381 — Bill requests that local officers be trained to police Federal immigration laws. “Current Bill Progress: Probably Dead“
- SB 379 — Bill would have made it a crime to anyone who gives a ride to an undocumented immigrant, doing so would allow the officials to then confiscate the vehicle. “Current Bill Progress: Probably Dead“
- SB 380 — Bill would prevent anyone who is undocumented from registering any sort of vehicle (including trailer etc.). “Current Bill Progress: Probably Dead“
- HB 587 — Bill would have required state to verify all professional licenses to ensure citizenship status of holders — cost estimated at over $160,000! “Current Bill Progress: Probably Dead“
e) U.S. Representatives:
f) U.S. Senators:
g) Governor:
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