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Neb. education leaders want in-state tuition law
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) _ The leaders of seven educational organizations in Nebraska have asked lawmakers to keep in-state tuition for some illegal immigrants. The leaders gave a letter to the Legislature's Education Committee on Thursday. It says repealing the law would deny children economic, intellectual, and social benefits that serve both them and the state. A bill (LB1001) would repeal the 2006 law. The law applies to children brought to the United States illegally. They must have graduated from Nebraska high schools, lived in the state for at least three years and be pursuing legal status. Among those who signed the letter are University of Nebraska President J.B. Milliken, Nebraska State College System Chancellor Stan Carpenter and Nebraska Education Commissioner Roger Breed. ____

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