Monday, January 03, 2011

Md. to weigh own 'DREAM' tuition act

When students have graduated from high school and qualify for college, their states should give those students in-state tuition rates. They paid to educate them that far, why not a few more years and keep them there? - - Donna Poisl

By Shankar Vedantam, Washington Post Staff Writer

Maryland would offer in-state college tuition benefits to undocumented immigrants who have attended state high schools and whose parents are taxpayers if a measure being proposed by state Democrats becomes law.

The proposal, which will be introduced by Sen.-elect Victor R. Ramirez (D-Prince George's) when the General Assembly convenes next month, is certain to generate controversy at a time of heated debate about illegal immigration, gaping state budget shortfalls, and intense competition for coveted spots at the University of Maryland and other state universities. Montgomery College came under attack this year for offering tuition benefits to illegal immigrants.
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