We have seen many students work through their classes without worrying about their financial status. To be more specific, many of these students have been given the right to work for being US citizens, but what about those who are not? Here is where things get a little more complicated. The same student that attends class every day, does their work and pushed a little more than others has been categorized as an undocumented student but for a while now. The DACA program has opened up a door for these student to be allowed to work just like many of their peers. After the bill was passed, there came a rule that stated that DACA students would need to reapply for their working permit.
Many Texan students have struggled with financial problems and to make them redo all their paperwork and pay around $600 for everything seems like we are pushing them away from something that could make their lives a little easier. Students from UT or community colleges now need to be careful for future deportation if they fail to get approved again after 2 years for a working permit. Instead of putting these students on the hot spot or even taking them away from their studies, Texas should allow their students to have a permanent working permit to save them money and stress. It would seem only fair to grant this option only to fully committed student, and to have them checked by administration. Texas should support them in every way and help them all equally when it comes to education and financial stability. Like the No Child Left Behind Act, we should not leave behind student who can’t afford to pay school because of a working permit. If they want to learn then grant them the right to work a lifetime without excuses.
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My colleague Vasquez has made several valid points in his argument. I am in complete agreement that Texas needs to allow students from across the border to be given the chance to go to school within the states regardless of their citizenship status. Who cares that these students are undocumented. At least they're trying to make something of themselves. It is sad to see our government try to interfere with the possibilities of these young adults trying to get an education. We should stop and honor the fact that people from other origins want to come here to better their future. Regardless of where they choose to get their education, through it all, we are all living under the same sky. I do not see the problem in that. However, you have those "stuck in their ways" republicans who continuously try to put a stop to anything that will better the state of Texas.
I say open the doors! Give them a chance! Make it easier for these undocumented students to become citizens. I'm sure they deal with enough stress as it is. No one needs the government breathing down their back, waiting on the opportunity to throw someone out.
Face it Republicans, Democrats will soon take over!
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