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Senate Committee Approves Tuition Bill

by KREX News Room
by Jordan Sherman

Story Created: Jan 25, 2013 at 12:41 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jan 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM MDT

DENVER A Senate Committee has approved the Tuition Bill by a vote of 6-3, which would allow for immigrants to pay in state tuition for college, as long as they seek citizenship.

The bill is expected to become law due to Democrats controlling both chambers of the legislature.

If this measure is passed, experts say, the bill could impact up to 500 students next year.

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lgjhere said on Friday, Jan 25 at 2:15 PM

Let’s face it, this driver's license thing is just one aspect of a much larger 20th century issue that has slopped over into the 21st century and the time has come to finally resolve it in an intelligent fashion. A new worldwide book/ebook explains the role, struggles, and contributions of immigrants and minorities: "What Foreigners Need To Know About America From A To Z: How to understand crazy American culture, people, government, business, language and more." Endorsed by ambassadors, educators, and editors, it paints a revealing picture of America on numerous subjects for those who will benefit from a better understanding. Immigrants and the children they bear account for 60 percent of our nation's population growth and are 60 percent more likely to start a new business than native-born Americans. It identifies "foreigners" who became successful in the US and contributed to our society. However, most struggle in their efforts and need guidance if they are to contribute. Perhaps in

Floyd said on Saturday, Jan 26 at 10:54 AM

Igjhere, "illegal" foreigners cost everyone money, including, now, tuition for school. They have been taking ever since they got here "illegally", but that is O K with liberal politicians. It makes them feel good to shaft American citizens.

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