In Texas, undocumented students were able to access public aid that allowed them to pay reduced tuition rates, but now they will no longer be able to. The new measure, announced by Wynn Rosser, commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, explains that all undocumented students will no longer have access to this reduction starting in the fall of 2025. This is important news for the student community, as education in the United States is expensive.
Recently we knew about the SB-10, also relevant
All this comes after Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed SB-10, a law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms, a week ago. News surrounding the education system is a daily occurrence.
Texas has decided that these benefits will no longer be available to people without legal status
Accessing education can often be an arduous process, which is why aid and benefits are available for people with fewer resources. In this case, Texas has decided that these benefits will no longer be available to people without legal status in the country. These students will pay tuition at regulated rates for foreign students, while reduced tuition will be available only to residents.
Earlier this year, SB 1205 was introduced in the Senate
In any case, this isn’t the first move Texas has made regarding the education system and immigration. Earlier this year, SB 1205 was introduced in the Senate, seeking to restrict some public benefits for people without legal status in the country.
It also aims to require schools to report the immigration status of each foreign student
SB 1205, the legislative action, aims to amend the state Education Code to prevent school districts from using public funds to educate undocumented students. It also aims to require schools to report the immigration status of each foreign student in their classrooms.
Trump: “I love the Ten Commandments in public schools and private schools”
These changes are not only being seen in Texas, but also in states like Louisiana, which announced last month that it would also incorporate the Ten Commandments into classrooms. Regarding this issue, US President Donald Trump said on social media: “I love the Ten Commandments in public schools, private schools, and many other places. Read them. How can we go wrong as a nation?”.
This decision has not gone unnoticed among other religious communities, who believe this law violates the First Amendment, which guarantees freedom of religion. For his part, Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick believes that “placing the Commandments in our classrooms ensures that our students receive the same foundational moral compass as the forefathers of our state and our country.”
