February 26, 2003
Washington House OKs in-state tuition for illegal aliens

Washingtontimes.com

House members in Washington state have overwhelmingly passed a bill allowing illegal aliens — mainly Hispanics — to attend the state's public colleges and universities at resident-tuition rates, provided they agree to take civics or citizenship courses.

The bill, passed last week by a 75-20 vote, expands the definition of resident student for the purpose of tuition to include those who have "achieved academically in Washington's high schools," including those in the country illegally.

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Posted by Suzanne at February 26, 2003
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