Indiana lawmakers are discussing whether to change a 2011 law that prohibits students living in the U.S. illegally from paying in-state tuition at public universities. Such students have access to free public elementary and secondary education, but Indiana is one of three states that prohibit them from receiving in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. More than 20 states allow students living in the U.S. illegally to receive in-state tuition, Adams said. The requirement for becoming eligible for in-state tuition is graduating from public high school, rather than residency, in some states. The issue is even split among the Republican majority- Cicero rep Tony Cook told the AP “it’d be a gross mistake at this point not to make some changes.” Republican Rep. Jack Jordan of Bremen said lawmakers need to better understand federal laws before making changes. Lawmakers will make recommendations on the issue for the upcoming legislative session in two months.
