State officials and faith based groups are working together and discussing how this can be accomplished. - - Donna Poisl
By Staff reports, GateHouse News Service
FALL RIVER — United Interfaith Action held a public forum earlier this week to support legislation providing in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants.
The event took place in the parish hall at St. Mary’s Cathedral and was attended by state Reps. Kevin Aguiar, Paul Schmid and David Sullivan, as well as University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chancellor Jean MacCormack and Bristol Community College President John Sbrega.
Undocumented local high school students gave testimony about the need for in-state tuition. They stated the cost of their education is more than double that of their peers, making it extremely difficult to pursue a college degree.
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