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Immigrant Tuition Debate, Round 2
ARIELLE LEVIN BECKER

The heated debate over whether to allow undocumented immigrants to attend public colleges and universities at the same tuition rate other Connecticut residents pay could soon reignite at the state legislature.

Under a bill introduced by state Rep. Felipe Reinoso, D- Bridgeport, Connecticut students living in the country illegally would pay in-state tuition rates at all state public colleges and universities, rather than the pricier out-of-state rates they must pay now.

A similar bill was passed by the state legislature along partisan lines last year after a hard-fought debate, but Gov M. Jodi Rell vetoed the measure.

Another bill, introduced by Senate Majority Leader Martin M. Looney, D- New Haven, takes a more limited approach, offering in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants at only the state’s community colleges. Looney, who supported the more expansive bill last year, said the pared down measure would cost less but still help many low-income families and establish a foothold on the issue.

“It seemed to me that having the bill last year be vetoed, doing something that would be somewhat more incremental is a way to renew the debate on a more limited scale,â€

Should Connecticut students living in the country illegally attend public colleges and universities at the same tuition rate other state residents pay?

Yes (66 responses)

10.8%

No (544 responses)

89.2%

610 total responses

The out-of-state tuiton rates subsidize the in state CITIZEN students. Illegal aliens are neither US citizens, state citizens or legal residents, therefore, they are lucky to be paying out of state tuiton, which is lower than international student rates (which they should be paying)!

I can say one thing about polititicans they are persistent.....say no and they just keep coming back until they wear you down, Ummmm sounds like alot of peoples children I know!!

Should Connecticut students living in the country illegally attend public colleges and universities at the same tuition rate other state residents pay?

Yes (70 responses)

10.8%

No (577 responses)

89.2%

647 total responses (Results not scientific)


Why do we have to go over and over this same issue again and again.

NO ILLEGAL ALIEN SHOULD BE ABLE TO ATTEND ANY COLLEGE IN THE COUNTRY, PERIOD.

I thought the American people made it clear that we are against the Dream Act.

AGAIN I ASK - WHY ARE ILLEGALS ALLOWED TO ATTEND COLLEGES AT ANY PRICE???

Should Connecticut students living in the country illegally attend public colleges and universities at the same tuition rate other state residents pay?

Yes (70 responses)

10.7%

No (584 responses)

89.3%

654 total responses (Results not scientific)

They shouldn't be in these colleges period, much less paying in-state or even out-of-state tuition rates.

Should Connecticut students living in the country illegally attend public colleges and universities at the same tuition rate other state residents pay?

Yes (71 responses)
10.6%

No (601 responses)
89.4%

672 total responses (Results not scientific)

A spokesman for Rell said the governor’s position would depend on what form the legislation takes.

Sounds like the governor has her finger in the wind. I hope CT voters send her a strong message that in-state tuition and other taxpayer-funded benefits for IAs will NOT be tolerated.