Pass the Maryland Dream Act!
It is time to make education accessible to all students, regardless of their immigration status. The Maryland Dream Act will recognize the contributions of undocumented students in the state. The bill has already passed the state Senate and will be up for a vote in the House as early as tomorrow! Let's make this happen for Maryland youth.
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The Petition
To Maryland Delegates:
We, the undersigned, urge our legislators to support the Maryland Dream Act.
The Maryland Dream Act, introduced by Del. Sheila Hixson, would allow all students in the state who have attended a Maryland high school for at least two years to pay in-state tuition rates at Maryland’s public colleges and universities. If approved, this bill would bring new opportunities and hopes to thousands of students in the state who wish to continue with their education and become assets to this country.
This bill is a good investment, not only for these students, but for the state of Florida. According to a 1999 RAND study, a college graduate will contribute over $9,000 more than a person with a high school diploma. Allowing students, who have grown up in the state and gone through our K-12 system, to go to college will benefit the state and its residents.
We believe that all students deserve access to affordable education, despite of their immigration status. By voting in favor of the Maryland Dream Act, our legislators will step away from the current anti-immigrant rhetoric that brings fear to the community. Instead, they will do what is right and provide viable solutions for students that will benefit all of us.
We, the undersigned, urge our legislators to stand on the side of students and support the Maryland Dream Act.