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Gov. Jerry Brown signs California Dream Act
- 10-10-2011
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By Lily Mihalik/KPCC
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the California Dream Act, AB 131, that allows undocumented immigrants attending California universities to receive state-funded financial aid. Brown's signature also makes undocumented immigrants attending these universities eligible for fee waivers. “Going to college is a dream that promises intellectual excitement and creative thinking," Brown said in a press release Saturday. "The Dream Act benefits us all by giving top students a chance to improve their lives and the lives of all of us." Prior to signing the bill Brown indicated support for the measure — which is the companion bill to the AB 130, a bill he signed into law earlier this year. AB 130 allowed undocumented college students access to privately-funded scholarships and grants that were not available to them before. Collectively the bills are known as the California Dream Act. (more...)
Also: Los Angeles Times
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