Here's an action photo of me in my new night running shell. Notice the pin light on my left chest. It blinks! Kind of like those kids athletic shoes with lights in the heels. Suite!And the rear view.
Congrats to 3 for getting through her last major class in her MBA program. It took a lot of time and was not stress-free.
In related news: 3 put up a new entry on The Horanies today.
I have some curiosity about RevKev's opinion on the California Supreme Court's ruling that illegal immigrant students are entitiled to in-state tuition for California universities. I haven't read much about the case, but it has obvious points for division among those who might be directly involved or have political aspirations.
All for tonight. Have a great week.
BCOT
1 comment:
Ah, AB540 (assembly bill 540) is getting a lot of press, especially since California is in budget woes and illegal immigration is still a hot topic of debate.
Here's how tuition fees breakdown at the 3 public systems of higher ed in Califorina:
Community College:
Residents pay $26 per unit
Non-Residents pay $185 per unit
California State University:
Residents pay $2,115 for 6 or more units per semester
Non-Residents pay the above plus $372 per unit
University of California:
Residents pay $10,302 annually
Non-Residents pay the above plus $22,879
So, yes, the State gives up significant revenues for those that qualify under AB540.
To qualify under AB540 a non-resident student must have graduated from a California high school and have attended that high school for a minimum of 3 years.
What's not being discussed is the fact that non-residents are potentially not paying for their K-12 education. They only are paying if they pay taxes. Paying taxes demonstrates an investment in becoming a citizen, so many do, but many do not for fear of being discovered and deported. Anyone can get a EIN (SS#) regardless of immigration status.
AB540 simply says California is not going to penalize children for having grown up in the California public education system and will treat them as if they are California residents.
It's a sticky situation at best. The alternative is to charge kids (or newly minted 18 year old adults) more for public higher education. Not a good idea IMHO. They will be less likely to attend and more likely to end up on the wrong end of public expenditures (prisons, welfare, etc.).
The solution is a pathway to citizenship, education, and a workforce that pays taxes to support our growing deficit.
Btw: i have no ambition for public office.
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