Florida in-state tuition in jeopardy for undocumented students

Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for immigration reforms in Florida, including cutting in-state tuition for undocumented students.

Lawmakers are being called back to the Capitol for a special session on January 27, and one of the governor's key goals is to curb immigration and assistance to undocumented people.

The law providing undocumented students with in-state tuition rates was signed by former governor and fellow republican Rick Scott. It was originally proposed by DeSantis' Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez in the 2014 legislative session.

But now, DeSantis wants it gone.

Astrid Rodriguez was an undocumented student when she was able to graduate from Seminole State College while paying the in-state rate. She wants the law to remain in place and reflected on the fight to pass the law in 2014.

"Now we were fighting, we were marching, and we were calling our representatives to try and get this passed. And it finally did pass, and that was amazing. I went from taking one class to taking five so I would be able to finish out my education," Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez said the in-state tuition made it possible for her to earn her degree faster and launch her career in the insurance business. "We pay our taxes. I bought my home, and it's a well-being for everyone as well. It's an investment for the future of Florida as well," she said.

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Farmers Market

• Date:10/26/2024 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
• Location:Volunteer Park
  12050 W Sunrise Blvd
  Plantation, Florida 33323

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Volunteer Park

• 12050 W. Sunrise Boulevard
• 954-452-2558
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• Every Saturday from 9:00am – 2:00pm

Plantation hosts a Farmers Market featuring fresh, certified Organic and non-Organic produce, locally produced honey, homemade hummus, plants and orchids, fresh cut flowers, breads and Danishes, olive oils, cheeses, dips, spreads and more. It is located at Volunteer Park, from 9:00am to 2:00pm, and runs year round.

The City of Plantation established its Farmers Market for the purpose of providing the Plantation community access to fresh and wholesome goods. But in addition to that, our hope is that Plantation’s Farmers Market will become a weekly event that families will look forward to attending; that it will help them feel connected to the community and the friends and neighbors they may see there. We hope to see you there!