AB43,650 Section 650. 36.27 (2) (b) 5. of the statutes is created to read:

AB43,,1668 36.27 (2) (b) 5. A person who is a resident of and living in this state at the time of registering at an institution, and who is a veteran as described under s. 45.01 (12) (fm), is entitled to the exemption under par. (a).

AB43,651 Section 651. 36.27 (2) (cr) of the statutes is created to read:

AB43,,1670 36.27 (2) (cr) A person who is not a citizen of the United States is entitled to the exemption under par. (a) if that person meets all of the following requirements:

AB43,,1671 1. The person graduated from a high school in this state or received a declaration of equivalency of high school graduation from this state.

AB43,,1672 2. The person was continuously present in this state for at least 3 years following the first day of attending a high school in this state or immediately preceding receipt of a declaration of equivalency of high school graduation.

AB43,,1673 3. The person enrolls in an institution and provides that institution with proof that the person has filed or will file an application for lawful permanent resident status with the U.S. citizenship and immigration services as soon as the person is eligible to do so.

AB43,652 Section 652. 36.27 (3p) (a) 1r. g. of the statutes is created to read:

AB43,,1675 36.27 (3p) (a) 1r. g. The person meets the criteria described under s. 45.01 (12) (fm).

AB43,653 Section 653. 36.61 (1) (ae) of the statutes is created to read:

AB43,,1677 36.61 (1) (ae) “Dental assistant” means an individual who holds a certified dental assistant credential issued by a national credentialing organization.

AB43,654 Section 654. 36.61 (1) (af) of the statutes is created to read:

AB43,,1679 36.61 (1) (af) “Dental auxiliary” means an expanded function dental auxiliary holding a certification under s. 447.04 (3).

AB43,655 Section 655. 36.61 (1) (ak) of the statutes is created to read:

AB43,,1681 36.61 (1) (ak) “Dental therapist” means an individual licensed under s. 447.04 (1m).

AB43,656 Section 656. 36.61 (1) (am) of the statutes is amended to read:

AB43,,1683 36.61 (1) (am) “Eligible practice area” has the meaning given in s. 36.60 (1) (ag), except that, with respect to a dental hygienist, dental assistant, dental auxiliary, or dental therapist, “eligible practice area” means a dental health shortage area or a free or charitable clinic.

AB43,657 Section 657. 36.61 (1) (b) of the statutes is renumbered 36.61 (1) (b) (intro.) and amended to read:

AB43,,1685 36.61 (1) (b) (intro.) “Health care provider” means a any of the following:

AB43,,1686 1. A dental hygienist,.

AB43,,1687 2. A physician assistant,.

AB43,,1688 3. A nurse-midwife, or.

AB43,,1689 4. A nurse practitioner.

AB43,658 Section 658. 36.61 (1) (b) 5., 6., 7. and 8. of the statutes are created to read:

AB43,,1691 36.61 (1) (b) 5. A medical assistant.

AB43,,1692 6. A dental assistant.

AB43,,1693 7. A dental auxiliary.

AB43,,1694 8. A dental therapist.

AB43,659 Section 659. 36.61 (1) (c) of the statutes is created to read: