Colorado's SB 126 Would Allow In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

Updated: Friday, 18 Feb 2011, 4:21 PM MST
Published : Friday, 18 Feb 2011, 4:21 PM MST

DENVER - A bill giving in-state tuition to undocumented students in Colorado clears a big hurdle.

The Senate Education Committee has voted in favor of the bill.

Opponents of the proposal argue undocumented students are already a burden on tax payers who pay for their K-12 education.

"They are illegally building a better life on the backs of Colorado citizens," said a man who opposes SB 126.

Supporters of in-state tuition say Colorado will make money because more people will pay to go to college who otherwise wouldn't have.

Under the bill, illegal immigrants must graduate from a Colorado High School before they're eligible to attend a state college or university at the in-state tuition rate.

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