Outrage over ‘cruel’ Florida move to ban undocumented students from college
Summary
Florida education officials have voted to ban undocumented students from attending state colleges and universities. The policy applies to 28 state-funded schools and requires students to be U.S. citizens or legally in the country to enroll.Key Facts
- Florida’s board of education approved the ban on undocumented students attending public colleges and universities.
- The rule affects 28 state-funded institutions in Florida.
- Undocumented students must now be U.S. citizens or “lawfully present” in the country to enroll.
- This follows a previous change that removed discounted tuition rates for some immigrant students.
- Critics say the rule could cost the state up to $15 million each year in lost tuition and fees.
- Some opponents question if the rule is legal since it was passed by the board, not the elected legislature.
- The ban may conflict with Florida’s goal to increase the number of residents with post-secondary education (“Sail to 60” policy).
- Supporters argue taxpayer-funded colleges should only serve citizens and documented immigrants.
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