Community colleges could lift ban on illegal immigrants
RALEIGH (AP) - North Carolina community college officials could lift a ban on admitting illegal immigrants as soon as Friday.
The community college board on Thursday learned about a recent Department of Homeland Security decision which said the federal government does not bar state community colleges from admitting illegal immigrants.
In May, the community college system directed its 58 colleges to deny admission to illegal immigrants because officials were concerned allowing them to attend violated federal law.
Now that the board knows it's not illegal, it is free to establish its own policy.
The board will meet again Friday to discuss lifting the ban and will also be asked to approve a plan to hire a consultant to study other states' admission practices.
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