St. Louis Sen. Maida Coleman says she wants to make it easier for immigrants to pay for college in Missouri.
Victor Roberto has more from the state Capitol.
Sen. Coleman's bill would waive out-of-state tuition for students that aren't U.S. citizens.
Immigrants who graduate after completing at least two years of high school would be eligible for in-state tuition.
Coleman says Missouri should allow immigrant students easier access to higher education.
From the state Capitol, I'm Victor Roberto.
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Sen. Maida Coleman is sponsoring a bill that would save illegal immigrants money on their college education.
Victor Roberto has more from the state Capitol.
Sen. Coleman's bill would make immigrants living in Missouri eligible for in-state tuition, as long as they finished two years of Missouri high school.
Sen. Coleman presented the bill to the Senate Education Committee Tuesday.
But not all senators are enthusiastic about the bill.
St. Louis Senator John Loudon says the bill treats all immigrants the same, regardless of their status.
Loudon says immigrants who don't pay Missouri taxes shouldn't be eligible for in-state tuition.
From the state Capitol, I'm Victor Roberto.
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