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Lawmakers Grant In-State Tuition To Undocument Immigrants

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Florida’s undocumented students got their wish at the Capitol Friday. A bill passed by the Florida Legislature will enable them to pay the in-state rate for college instead of the much higher rate paid by out-of-state residents. WLRN’s Gina Jordan talked with undocumented immigrants at the Capitol who are already making college plans.