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The 澳彩开奖 and the Florida Immigrant Coalition released information today that will help immigrant students take full advantage of a new state law that makes them eligible for in-state college tuition rates even if they were brought to the United States without papers.

Earlier this week, Gov. Rick Scott signed H.B. 851 into law, making the dream of a college education closer to reality for these rising entrepreneurs, innovators, and leaders. Students who believe they may benefit from the law are urged to find more information in the English, Spanish and Creole versions of the fact sheet.

鈥淩ather than punish them for something beyond their control, Florida has chosen to help these students become integrated members of our communities and better contribute to our state鈥檚 thriving economy,鈥� said Manoj Govindaiah, an 澳彩开奖 staff attorney. 鈥淲e want to be sure these students have the tools they need to take full advantage of the law鈥檚 benefits.鈥�

The information includes guidance about how and when the law applies, along with answers to other frequently asked questions.

鈥淓xpanding access to college is a win-win for Florida鈥檚 families and our economy. Young people can now, not only dream about what they can become, but actually have a chance at achieving it. After spending years fighting anti-immigrant bills, we welcome this change. It is good to see leadership recognize the value of our current and potential contributions as immigrants in Florida鈥� said Maria Rodriguez, of Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC).

The 澳彩开奖 has long championed the rights of immigrant students across the Deep South by challenging policies that needlessly punish them for being brought to the United States as children.

In Florida, an 澳彩开奖 lawsuit blocked a policy that forced the children of undocumented immigrants to pay out-of-state tuition rates even when they were U.S. citizens born and raised in the state. A federal judge found in 2012 that the policy violated the U.S. Constitution, clearing the way for these students to attend college at affordable rates. H.B. 851 further expands meaningful access to Florida鈥檚 colleges and universities to immigrant students, allowing them to reach their full potential, and allowing Florida to benefit from these students鈥� ingenuity and creativity. The 澳彩开奖 also helped students in other states and blocked policies targeting children of undocumented immigrants in Alabama and South Carolina.

The Florida Immigrant Coalition has been instrumental in investing and emboldening young immigrants known as Dreamers. FLIC began its fight for tuition equity over a decade ago.聽 As recently as 2011, FLIC successfully pushed back against anti-immigrant legislation. 聽After supporting the implementation of the bill to insure its full utilization, the organization will set its sights on ensuring that all Floridians have equal access to driver鈥檚 licenses, regardless of status.

The groups plan to reach out to students across the state who may be eligible for in-state tuition rates.