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Gov. Brown Signs California Dream Act

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, undocumented students will be eligible to receive financial aid at the state's public colleges and universities.

Bay City News Service -- Gov. Jerry Brown announced Saturday that he signed the California Dream Act, a controversial bill that would allow undocumented students to receive public financial aid for higher education.

The bill, AB 131, is the second of two bills that make up the California Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors, or DREAM, Act.

In July, Brown signed AB 130, a bill allowing undocumented students to receive private scholarships.

"Going to college is a dream that promises intellectual excitement and creative thinking," Brown said in a statement this morning. "The Dream Act benefits us all by giving top students a chance to improve their lives and the lives of all of us."

Effective Jan. 1, 2013, undocumented students attending public higher educational institutions who qualify for the exemption from non-resident tuition will be eligible to receive financial aid at the state's public colleges and universities.

Currently, undocumented students cannot receive state or federal financial aid.

According to the Immigration Policy Center, although some 65,000 undocumented students graduate from high school, only 5 to 10 percent continue onto college, with .

The bill enables those students to become eligible to receive institutional financial aid at schools in the UC or California State University systems, have community college fees waived and to receive Cal Grants, which do not have to be repaid.

However, undocumented students would only become eligible for Cal Grants once all resident students have received such an award.

Analysis of the bill by the Assembly noted that the demand for the aid -- which can provide up to $12,192 a year to pay for college expenses at qualifying California academic institutions or trade schools -- far exceeds the amount of funding typically provided, making it unlikely that undocumented students would be considered.

The California Department of Finance estimates that 2,500 students, at a cost to the state of $14.5 million, will qualify for Cal Grants thanks to AB 131. This represents 1 percent of Cal Grant's total $1.4 billion funding, according to the governor's office.

Both assembly bills were authored by Assemblyman Gil Cedillo, D-Los Angeles.

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Nadja Adolf October 11, 2011 at 03:23 pm
Max, if you'll enroll in a basic accounting course and statistics for social sciences, I'll hold a math bee to pay for it.
Nadja Adolf October 11, 2011 at 03:24 pm
Max, your unspoken assumption that California can afford to pay for this shows serious innumeracy.
Nadja Adolf October 11, 2011 at 03:27 pm
Jessica - what makes a business want to locate in an area?
Unless it is extremely unskilled labor, they want a qualified work force, good schools, and an area low in crime. Hmmm..... and you don't think that illegal aliens have anything to do with the lack of skilled labor and the rotten schools? Crime is everyone; but people unwilling to learn English and low skilled individuals from third world countries don't attract high paying industries.
Nadja Adolf October 11, 2011 at 03:31 pm
If you really don't like war, vote for Ron Paul. He is the only candidate who wants to bring home all of the troops and negotiate with Iran instead of threatening war.
Nadja Adolf October 11, 2011 at 03:33 pm
Max, yes, it is time for a crazy check here. For those who don't understand the problem with giving away American's money to illegal aliens in the middle of a recession/depression.
Nadja Adolf October 11, 2011 at 03:33 pm
Like the illegal who was using my social security number a while back? And all the problems that caused?
Nadja Adolf October 11, 2011 at 03:36 pm
Leah, what are you? A member of the Moral Majority? I guess you missed the First Amendment, the one that says that one doesn't have to be a Christian. As a non-Christian, I find the constant efforts of holy rollers like yourself to beat me over the head with your religion tiresome, offensive, and barbaric. If I wanted to be a Christian, I'd convert. Since I don't wish to be a Christian, could you go preach somewhere more suitable - say on a street corner to passersby?
Nadja Adolf October 11, 2011 at 03:38 pm
I have an even better idea. All taxes should be payable on October 31st of each year. No "obscured taxes" such as the VAT, sales tax, or gasoline tax should be legal. Each year everyone would be presented with a bill for all due taxes, including Social Security and current obscured withholdings, on that date. It might make a difference in the November general elections.
Jessica October 11, 2011 at 03:40 pm
What makes people want to locate to Newark? Hmmm.... good question. It is very centrally located, on the outskirts of Silicon Valley, near a major bridge, has a decent public transportation system, and has plenty of skilled laborers in near by cities or in India, since the lack of high end talent is lacking in general in the U.S.-
Newark used to be a very family oriented place to live and it still kinda is- just not like it used to be. Illegal aliens are often highly skilled in the jobs Americans don't want to do- they do the grunt work that keeps American businesses growing. Who here would LIKE to pick strawberries in the hot sun, perform landscaping duties on the street, bus tables, wash dishes, or clean up hotel rooms? Not me- nor would I want that for anyone I know.
Brash Brazen October 11, 2011 at 04:08 pm
I'm sure I'd prefer the company of most illegal aliens to that of a bunch of conservative haters. Fortunately most of you old geezers are dying off to be replaced by millions of new voters - young,liberal & of every conceivable ethnicity. Bet that makes your blood boil you pathetic xenophobes. The times they are a changing & like Bob Dylan so eloquently put it "You'd better start swimming or you'll sink like a stone". It's law now so you're sunk. I'm glad that you're pleased with the actions of not just Jerry Brown who signed this groundbreaking legislation,but also with the diligent efforts of your State Senator & Assemblyman who fought so hard for it's passage. They deserve our applause. Perhaps you closeted racists (and the not so closeted) would be happier in a place that better represents your sentiments. How about Mississippi circa 1950, would that be more to your liking ? Everybodies ancestors with the exception of Indians snuck into this country,be it in the 1790' or the 1990's. These are our neighbors children & with the dropout rate we have in this country we should do anything we can to encourage those who want a college education. Unlike foreign students who return home after receiving a degree,these graduates will become an important part of America's future. Thank your fellow Californian voters who had the foresight not to swallow the kool-aid (Tea Party tea) like those gun loving,bible toting buffoons elsewhere. Kind of makes you proud.
Leah Hall October 11, 2011 at 04:21 pm
No thanks, Nadja. Thank you for the tip, though.
Speaking of which, I owe Buddy Roemer some more money. http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20118163-503544.html
Mona Taplin October 11, 2011 at 04:45 pm
you are absolutely right Marga. Law breaking illegal immigrants aren't going to go away. they are just going to stand in charity lines, head for emergency rooms for care, work without paying taxes unless they have illegal access to a soc Sec number they can use, drive without licenses and insurance and I could go on and on. The main contribution they make is to all sorts of illegal activity. You apparently love that kind of world. I don't.
Leah Hall October 11, 2011 at 04:53 pm
Holy frijoles, Mona!
Calling out scary minorities for getting tuition assistance for colleges is a great vote getter and business opportunity. Just ask Stephen Colbert about fearstock, his own fear based photo licensing service... http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/361456/october-07-2010/indecision-2010---revenge-of-the-fallen---fearstock-com
Max the Teacher October 11, 2011 at 05:22 pm
Thanks for responding to my "unspoken assumptions," Ms Adolf. Or as we might more accurately call them, "voices in your head."
Marga Lacabe October 11, 2011 at 05:42 pm
Max, as much as I love to argue with pretty much anyone, some people are just way off kilter, and it is impossible to have a rational discussion with them. I think they're best ignored, there are plenty of sane conservatives (like David) to spar with.
Tim October 11, 2011 at 06:02 pm
Yea, you're right. Thanks to teachers like Max indoctrinating our children. It's all the new, young, liberal thinkers like say 80 year old Jerry Brown that have it right? I'm a Conservative and I'm an old geezer of 31 years so I'm likely to be around for a few more elections pal. Deal with it!!
It's law but it doesn't take effect instantly. You have to read the legislation which may be difficult for someone like you with a double digit IQ. According to the report it doesn't take effect until January 2013. Therefore, a voter passed initiative in the Nov 2012 general will overturn this nonsense before it ever takes effect!
Brash Brazen October 11, 2011 at 06:02 pm
Ron Paul & Barney Frank are jointly (get it,jointly) co-sponsoring a bill to remove all federal penalties pertaining to medical marijuana.. HR1983 would reclassify as a Schedule III drug which would permit doctor's to prescribe it like other medications. Ron & Barney also favor legalization at the federal level,allowing each state to decide what is best for their citizens. Sounds pretty logical to me.
Tim October 11, 2011 at 06:04 pm
Mississippi and much of the South circa 1950 was very racist... lets remember which political part was in control... the Democrats. YOUR party filibustered the Civil Rights Act. Does the name Robert Byrd ring a bell? The former KKK member who filibustered the Civil Rights Act was long time Democrat serving in the US Senate up until his death last year.
Tim October 11, 2011 at 06:05 pm
Leah, no one gives a shit about the Comedy Central lineup of freaks. What's with your obsession with Stephen ColBERT and John Liebowitz?
Leah Hall October 11, 2011 at 06:22 pm
So sorry to annoy you, everyone - most especially Tim. :)
Leah Hall October 11, 2011 at 06:28 pm
Stephen Colbert doesn't want the government to stop Ron Paul from shooting floods with his gun. Sounds logical to me too :)
http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/399019/october-10-2011/on-topic---political-parties---the-libertarian-party
gato pelon October 11, 2011 at 06:29 pm
Brash Brazen, Right on!! You got it totally!
Hey Tim Tea party, I thought you were moving to Irvine? How's that Dick Perry doing for you now?
Tim October 11, 2011 at 07:02 pm
"Dick Perry" has fallen off the stage due to one thing and one thing only.... his support of in-state tuition for Illegal aliens.
Mona Taplin October 11, 2011 at 07:32 pm
Golly Brash, sounds to me that you think you are the only perfect person here. Keep it up and the Christians will start thinking you are the reincarnation of Christ. Hmmmmmmm. Keeping your name a secret, could it be.............
Leah Hall October 11, 2011 at 07:49 pm
Nope, Mona, you're a bit off track.
When Christ says "follow me" he isn't talking about Twitter. :)
Brash Brazen October 11, 2011 at 08:26 pm
Mona,I'm the product of a public school education & we were taught that the Pilgrim's came here to escape religious persecution. We were taught that was wrong & that we should be more tolerant of those whose views conflict with our own. But after spending a lifetime of having self-righteous simpletons try to force feed me their idea of morality I'm beginning to think that religious persecution may not be that bad an idea. The one thing virtually every religion has in common is their hatred and mistrust of anyone who doesn't buy into their brand of lunacy. To be compared to your Savior is truly an honor I don't deserve,but thank you none the less. And to all the rest of you readers - May the deity of your choice bless & comfort you until you join him or her or it in eternal bliss.
Leah Hall October 11, 2011 at 08:40 pm
...and may peace also be with you, Brash. :)
Leah Hall October 11, 2011 at 09:12 pm
Nope, plain old flesh and blood - my two feet are planted right here in San Leandro. Forgive me for hurting your ears, my friend.
Tim October 11, 2011 at 09:21 pm
What do you expect from a 1960's hippie retread?
Leah Hall October 11, 2011 at 10:00 pm
Not as much as Tim does, certainly. It's time to get the flowers out of my hair and go smoke some of that funky stuff.
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