NC colleges hear about illegal immigrants policy

NC colleges hear about illegal immigrants policy (Added: December 18, 2009)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - The panel that oversees operations of North Carolina's community colleges hears from the public about plans to admit illegal immigrants if they pay the full cost. (more)

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NC colleges hear about illegal immigrants policy

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - About 150 people showed up for a meeting about plans by North Carolina's community colleges to admit illegal immigrants.

By: Associated Press | WNCT
Published: December 18, 2009

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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - About 150 people showed up for a meeting about plans by North Carolina's community colleges to admit illegal immigrants.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that a public hearing Friday drew 57 people who signed up to speak on the issue, with all but six favoring the open-door policy.
Supporters included Hispanic high school and college students, members of religious organizations, public school teachers, and industry trade groups.
One opponent complained most working people could not attend the midday hearing.
The community colleges board in September approved a policy to enroll undocumented immigrants if they pay out-of-state tuition rates, graduated from an American high school, and don't displace students in the U.S. legally.

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