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Undocumented Students Seek to Challenge End of Texas in-State Tuition
- A group of undocumented students in Dallas are seeking permission from a federal judge to contest a court decision that revoked their eligibility for Texas' in-state tuition program.
- The 2001 Texas Dream Act, signed by Gov. Rick Perry, allowed undocumented students who met residency criteria to pay in-state tuition but was recently found unconstitutional and blocked by a district court.
- Affected students face tuition increases from about $5,500 in-state rates to more than $21,000 for out-of-state or international rates, risking delayed graduations or dropout due to cost.
- Attorneys stated the tuition increase could be up to 810%, calling it a "ninefold increase," while Democrats suggested a temporary grandfather provision to help enrolled students until legislative action occurs.
- The ending of this program disrupts nearly 25 years of access for undocumented students, raising concerns about educational equity and prompting ongoing legal and advocacy efforts to restore tuition benefits.
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