Yes, there are a number of requirements that must be met before the child of an illegal receives the benefit of in-state tuition.
And, by the way, that is not free tuition, it is simply the tuition that all Texans pay.
I don’t know all the requirements but one of them is that they must be pursuing a path to citizenship.
” And, by the way, that is not free tuition, it is simply the tuition that all Texans pay. “
The way this issue is framed by the media and those supporting other candidates gives the impression
that the relatively
few who meet all the requirements are given a free ride.
That they don’t have to pay any tuition at all.
When they pay in state rates .
Out of state US citizens can qualify for in state Texas rates
if they live or work in Texas for a year ,
which is fairly standard for most state colleges and universities .
The vast majority of the less than 1% who
qualify go to community colleges
or technical schools.
Non-residents pay an average of $4,800,
compared to $2,200 for residents who live
in the college’s district
and $3,200 for residents outside the district.
Santorum was throwing around differences of $100,000 IIRC when it is mostly
between $1600 and $ 2600/ year.
I don’t know why Perry didn’t cite the actual figures..
Or why he didn’t reassure Michelle Bachmann that his Gardasil
vaccination plan was not implemented ,
it was never a reality.
Another point is that it’s often said that Perry “ passed “
the Texas Dream Act in 2001.
The Texas legislature passed the veto proof bill.
Whether Perry signed the bill or vetoed it,
it was going to be law.
He was going to be damned if he did and damned if he didn’t.