Florida State Bill Proposing Out-of-State Tuition for DACA Students

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Florida state Sen. Randy Fine proposed a bill to require high school graduates with DACA status to pay out-of-state tuition for college, claiming the state cannot afford to subsidize tuition for students who are not in the country legally.

Key Points

  • Bill proposed by Florida state Sen. Randy Fine to require DACA students to pay out-of-state tuition
  • Previous attempts to pass similar legislation by Fine have been unsuccessful
  • Democratic opposition to the bill due to financial barriers for DACA students

Pros

  • Reducing the financial burden on taxpayers by not subsidizing tuition for DACA students
  • Ensuring resources are available to help Floridians in need
  • Putting Floridians first by rebalancing educational opportunities

Cons

  • Creating financial barriers for DACA students who have lived in Florida most of their lives
  • Possible impact on students who do not qualify for scholarships
  • Increased national focus on immigration issues could give momentum to the bill