Thread: NC: Board backs off illegal immigrant ban

Board backs off illegal immigrant ban
Panel that oversees 58 community campuses expected to allow time for study of policy.
By Kristin Collins
(Raleigh) News & Observer
Posted: Friday, Aug. 15, 2008

The doors to North Carolina's community colleges may reopen to illegal immigrants – but possibly not for long.

Members of the State Board of Community Colleges said Thursday that illegal immigrants should be admitted until the board can complete a study and develop a permanent policy for the state's 58 campuses. The study, to be done by an outside consultant, is expected to be authorized by the full board today. But several state politicians have already promised to try to pass laws this year that would deny admission to illegal immigrants, effectively nullifying any board decision.

Both candidates for governor have come out against college education for illegal immigrants. This week, U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick, a Charlotte Republican, said she'll introduce a bill that would withhold federal money from colleges and universities that knowingly admit illegal immigrants.

During a committee meeting Thursday, some board members said they've gotten heated messages from both sides of the issue.

In that environment, they said, there is no sense in making a hasty decision. Some said a well-researched policy could dissuade lawmakers from getting involved.

“This study will be critical to our working out a reasoned policy on this hot potato issue,â€

Community colleges' board backs off illegal immigrant ban
By Kristin Collins | Raleigh News & Observer

The doors to North Carolina's community colleges may reopen to illegal immigrants – but possibly not for long.

Members of the State Board of Community Colleges said Thursday that illegal immigrants should be admitted until the board can complete a study and develop a permanent policy for the state's 58 campuses. The study, to be done by an outside consultant, is expected to be authorized by the full board today. But several state politicians have already promised to try to pass laws this year that would deny admission to illegal immigrants, effectively nullifying any board decision.

Both candidates for governor have come out against college education for illegal immigrants. This week, U.S. Rep. Sue Myrick, a Charlotte Republican, said she'll introduce a bill that would withhold federal money from colleges and universities that knowingly admit illegal immigrants.
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/256/story/48382.html

[quote]Ralls said the board has options if it decides to admit illegal immigrants permanently.

“It is possible to craft policies to support our open-door philosophy while also addressing many of the concerns expressed by North Carolinians,â€

If board members are concerned about infrastructure costs not covered by tuition, he said, they could impose additional fees.

This is one of the basics of my arguements all along. When the administrators say the illegals will pay out of state tuition which more than covers the cost of their education - IT IS A LIE AND A COVERUP! Cost calculations do not take into account capital costs and infrastructure costs so the taxpayer would still be saddled with a cost for each illegal in college.

During a committee meeting Thursday, some board members said they've gotten heated messages from both sides of the issue.

In that environment, they said, there is no sense in making a hasty decision. Some said a well-researched policy could dissuade lawmakers from getting involved.

So just roll over!

[quote]In several hours of discussion Thursday, most board members were closed-mouthed about their opinions on the matter. Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue, a candidate for governor, was the only member who advocated for a permanent ban on illegal immigrants.

“I'm against allowing illegal immigrants who can never work legally in North Carolina to attend community colleges in North Carolina,â€

ONE PERSON THINKING -
THEY ALL NEEDING TO THINK - ABOUT TAXPAYERS.

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[quote]“I'm against allowing illegal immigrants who can never work legally in North Carolina to attend community colleges in North Carolina,â€

[quote]“If they have the desire to learn, then they need to get that opportunity,â€