Little Rock lawmakers are presenting the DREAM ACT to the state, to allow undocumented students who have gone through their school systems to attend college and apply for legal status. - - Donna Poisl
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Little Rock, AR - One lawmaker says children of illegal immigrants who attend state high schools should be able to pay the same tuition rate as Arkansas residents. The measure's been unsuccessful before, but sponsor Joyce Elliott hopes this time is different.
(Sen. Joyce Elliott, (D) Little Rock) "This is not just about the future of undocumented students. This is about the future of all students, all people in this state."
State Senator Joyce Elliott formally unveils the “dream act”, at a rally Thursday afternoon. The measure would allow undocumented students who have attended an Arkansas high school for at least 3 years, to be eligible for in-state tuition.
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