S 4301
A bill to grant States and Indian Tribes the authority to waive the 2-year foreign residence requirement for educators in rural and Tribal areas, and for other purposes.
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This bill allows states and Indian Tribes to request waivers of the usual two-year foreign residency requirement for educators who teach in rural or Tribal areas. Specifically, it modifies immigration law to allow governors and Tribal governments to petition the Department of Homeland Security for these waivers, provided certain conditions are met, such as a job offer, a commitment to teach for at least three years, and approval from the educator’s home country if applicable. The bill also addresses the status of spouses and children of educators receiving these waivers.
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