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Saturday February 19, 2011

Rhode Island Reps Want In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants

Rhode Island Reps Want In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants

Photo: Rep Diaz Sen Pichardo

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Two Rhode Island lawmakers are proposing a bill that would grant in-state tuition to illegal immigrant students if the meet residency requirements.

Sen. Juan M. Pichardo and Rep. Grace Diaz, both Democrats from Providence, will be introducing the bill soon.

Under the proposal, children who graduate from a Rhode Island High School after attending at least three years will qualify for in-state tuition,  regardless of immigration status.