In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students: Not Quite Yet

TitleIn-State Tuition for Undocumented Students: Not Quite Yet
Publication TypeArticle
Year of Publication2009
AuthorEckstein, Megan
Newspaper/MagazineChronicle of Higher Education
Volume55
Number35
PublisherThe Chronicle of Higher Education
CityWashington, D.C.
Publication Languageeng

http://chronicle.com/article/In-State-Tuition-for-Undocu/44298/

"Members of Congress are gearing up for a battle over educational benefits for undocumented students.

At issue is the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, known as the Dream Act, which would allow states to charge illegal immigrants in-state tuition and would provide a multistep path to citizenship for some residents who were brought to the United States illegally as children.

Supporters say the bill, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate on March 26, is the fairest way to deal with undocumented students and would strengthen the economy by creating a more educated work force. Opponents say it would reward bad behavior, fueling further waves of illegal immigration."

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