EXCLUSIVE: Trump’s Education Dept Ends Free Tuition For Illegals – Daily Caller
The Department of Education (ED) on Thursday revoked a Clinton-era rule that allowed illegal immigrants to access taxpayer funds for technical and career schools, the Daily Caller reported.
The Clinton administration’s rule allowed illegal aliens to access federal funds in violation of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act (PRWORA), to be used toward career, technical and adult education programs, according to the Trump ED. The agency notified postsecondary education programs that the rule will no longer be interpreted by the Clinton administration’s standards, saying that providers have “obligations to verify the eligibility of participants.”
“Postsecondary education programs funded by the federal government should benefit American citizens, not illegal aliens,” Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said. “Under President Trump’s leadership, hardworking American taxpayers will no longer foot the bill for illegal aliens to participate in our career, technical, or adult education programs or activities. The Department will ensure that taxpayer funds are reserved for citizens and individuals who have entered our country through legal means who meet federal eligibility criteria.”
