Yes.
In May 2023, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, signed a law that allows Minnesota residents, including undocumented immigrants, to attend public colleges tuition-free if their families earn less than $80,000 per year.
The claim about this legislation was made by Republican U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany on August 6, 2024, coinciding with Kamala Harris’s announcement of Walz as her vice presidential running mate.
In addition to the tuition legislation, Walz also approved a law that allows undocumented residents to qualify for the state’s low-income health insurance program, although they are required to pay premiums and other related costs.
On immigration matters, The New York Times reported that Walz has taken several steps. He signed a law making undocumented immigrants eligible for Minnesota driver’s licenses. He also supports a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants, including “Dreamers” who were brought to the U.S. as children. While serving in Congress, he initially voted for stricter refugee screening but changed his stance when he ran for governor.
This brief highlights ongoing discussions about immigration and education policies in Minnesota.
