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Should qualified illegal immigrants be admitted to community colleges? The issue sparked debate from those for and against a ban, with opponents arguing it would hurt the state's economy and punish innocent minors. Supporters say it takes away seats from legal citizens. Both agree more study is needed, and a ban is in place until then.
The State Board of Community Colleges on Friday gave final approval to a policy to admit illegal immigrants at North Carolina's 58 two-year colleges.
A packed public hearing Friday morning on a new policy to admit illegal immigrants at North Carolina community colleges spawned controversy, with policy opponents claiming the hearing was rigged in favor of supporters.
A tie vote among Wake County commissioners scuttled a proposed resolution against the state's recent decision to allow illegal immigrants to enroll in community colleges.
The North Carolina Board of Community Colleges voted Friday to allow illegal immigrants to enroll at the two-year colleges. The board's committee voted the same way Thursday. Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton was the only board member to vote no on Friday.
State officials plan to draft a policy that would allow illegal immigrants who have graduated from a U.S. high school to enroll for classes at one of North Carolina's 58 community colleges.
North Carolina's community college system is trying to figure out whether to change its policy barring the admission of illegal immigrants.
A consultant surveyed policies in 11 states as part of the North Carolina Community College System's effort to develop its own policy on the immigration issue.
The North Carolina Community College System plans to survey other states on how they handle illegal immigrant enrollment to help develop its own policy.
North Carolina community college officials approved a motion Friday to uphold a ban on admitting illegal immigrants while a long-term policy is examined.
Community College System President Scott Ralls said the colleges would continue to bar immigrants until officials could review information from state and federal officials.
North Carolina's 58 community colleges will no longer allow illegal immigrants to enroll in degree programs, officials said Tuesday.
North Carolina's community colleges can decide whether they want to enroll illegal immigrants, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency said Friday.
Gov. Mike Easley said Thursday the state's community colleges should stick to a policy of admitting all eligible illegal immigrants.
North Carolina cannot turn its back on anyone who wants a better education, including illegal immigrants, Gov. Mike Easley said Tuesday.
North Carolina community colleges must accept illegal immigrants as students if they meet admission guidelines, according to a new policy.
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