Should illegal immigrants be eligible for in-state tuition in Massachusetts?.Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey not only thinks so, but she also called the idea a "no-brainer" in an interview with GBH News on Tuesday, May 16.."We have some folks who have come to Massachusetts from another country when they were 10 months old or they were 3 years old, 5 years old," Healey told the station. "They've gone through all of their education, K to 12, right? But now when it comes to going to college or thinking about college, they're not eligible for in-state tuition even though they've lived here, worked here."."I think this makes a lot of sense, and it certainly is a way to help with our workforce needs as well, so I strongly support it," she added..A proposal to allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state college tuition in Massachusetts is in the state Senate version of the state's fiscal year 2024 budget..New to NewBostonPost? Discover the difference with content that goes beyond the typical Massachusetts news outlets. Stay informed with news and commentary rooted in conservative values—for just $1 a week. Cancel anytime. Don’t wait—join now and see what you’ve been missing!
Should illegal immigrants be eligible for in-state tuition in Massachusetts?.Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey not only thinks so, but she also called the idea a "no-brainer" in an interview with GBH News on Tuesday, May 16.."We have some folks who have come to Massachusetts from another country when they were 10 months old or they were 3 years old, 5 years old," Healey told the station. "They've gone through all of their education, K to 12, right? But now when it comes to going to college or thinking about college, they're not eligible for in-state tuition even though they've lived here, worked here."."I think this makes a lot of sense, and it certainly is a way to help with our workforce needs as well, so I strongly support it," she added..A proposal to allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state college tuition in Massachusetts is in the state Senate version of the state's fiscal year 2024 budget..New to NewBostonPost? Discover the difference with content that goes beyond the typical Massachusetts news outlets. Stay informed with news and commentary rooted in conservative values—for just $1 a week. Cancel anytime. Don’t wait—join now and see what you’ve been missing!
