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Illegal immigrants could receive college financial aid under legislation approved Thursday by the California State Assembly and destined for the desk of a new Democratic governor who supports the concept. The "Dream Act", Assembly Bill 130, would allow illegal immigrants who qualify for in-state college tuition to get scholarships from private scholarship funds. The bill passed in the Assembly by a 51-21 vote. Supporters believe it likely the California Senate will also pass the bill, and that Governor Brown will sign it.
| And here all along I thought California was broke... |
Cedillo's bills would apply to students who have attended a California high school for three years or more, obtained a high school or equivalent degree -- and, if they are illegal immigrants, commit to legalizing their status if given the chance.| I commit to losing 20 lbs if it should magically happen, and Fred long since committed to losing his bald spot. |
Members of the group targeted by AB 130 represent only 1,941 students at the University of California, 3,633 at California State University and 38,302 at community colleges. Of those totals, illegal immigrants constitute about 32 percent of UC's figure and an unknown but perhaps higher percentage from the other two systems, a legislative analysis of AB 130 said. |