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TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 59-101-430 SO AS TO DENY POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION BENEFITS ON THE BASIS OF RESIDENCE TO A PERSON UNLAWFULLY WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 1, Chapter 101, Title 59 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 59-101-430. An individual who is not lawfully present in the United States is not eligible on the basis of residence within the State for:
(1) a postsecondary education benefit including, but not limited to, scholarships or financial aid; or
(2) resident tuition."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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