By: Chad Franzen Posted at: 02/01/2010 09:06 AM
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - Opponents and supporters of a measure that allows some illegal immigrants in Nebraska to get in-state tuition were scheduled to make their arguments to lawmakers.
A legislative hearing was scheduled on Monday for a bill (LB1001) that would repeal the 3-year-old law. It is meant for students whose parents brought them to the United States illegally.
To be eligible for in-state tuition at state colleges, they must have graduated from Nebraska high schools, lived in the state for at least three years and be pursuing or promise to pursue legal status.
State Sen. Charlie Janssen of Fremont introduced the bill to repeal the law. He says the law conflicts with federal law and that he doesn't think taxpayers should subsidize tuition for illegal immigrants.
