Education

Steph Solis
May 22, 2023 - Education

Massachusetts lawmakers consider in-state tuition for undocumented students

Data: College websites; Chart: Jared Whalen/Axios

The Massachusetts Senate this week will debate a plan to offer in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented high schoolers.

Why it matters: Immigration activists, Senate President Karen Spilka and Gov. Healey say Massachusetts is falling behind states that have used the policy to expand their workforces.

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