Arizona Proposition 300, Prohibit Education Financial Assistance and In-State Tuition for Non-Citizens Measure (2006)
| Arizona Proposition 300 | |
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| Election date November 7, 2006 | |
| Topic Immigration | |
Status Approved | |
| Type State statute | Origin State legislature |
Arizona Proposition 300 was on the ballot as a legislatively referred state statute in Arizona on November 7, 2006. It was approved.
A "yes" vote supported prohibiting non-citizens and people without legal residential status from receiving in-state college tuition, education financial aid, or state-subsidized childcare assistance. |
A "no" vote opposed prohibiting non-citizens and people without legal residential status from receiving in-state college tuition, education financial aid, or state-subsidized childcare assistance. |
Election results
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Arizona Proposition 300 |
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
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1,060,444 | 71.44% | ||
| No | 423,994 | 28.56% | ||
Text of measure
Ballot title
The ballot title for Proposition 300 was as follows:
| “ | Enacting and Ordering the Submission to the People of a Measure Relating to Public Program Eligibility. Provides only citizens or legal residents of the united states: are entitled to in-state student or county resident classifications for community college and university purposes; are entitled to tuition/fee waivers or financial assistance and child care assistance; may participate in family literacy programs, immigrant and adult education classes. | ” |
Ballot summary
The ballot summary for this measure was:
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A "yes" vote shall have the effect of making only citizens or legal residents of the United States eligible to [1] participate in state subsidized immigrant and adult education classes, [2] receive in-state student or county residency status for community college and university purposes, [3] receive state subsidized tuition/fee waivers and financial assistance, [4] receive state subsidized child care assistance, [5] participate in state sponsored family literacy programs; and requiring the Board of Education, community colleges and universities, and the Department of Economic Security to report the number of ineligible persons applying for these programs and assistance. A "no" vote shall have the effect of retaining the current laws regarding state sponsored family literacy programs, state subsidized immigrant and adult education classes, community college and university residency requirements, state subsidized tuition/fee waivers and financial assistance, and child care assistance. | ” |
Full Text
The full text of this measure is available here.
Support
Supporters
- State Sen. Dean Martin (R)[1]
- State Rep. Russell Pearce (R)
Arguments
- State Sen. Dean Martin (R) said, "US citizens from other states attending Arizona schools have to pay the full cost of tuition. However, citizens of foreign countries, who break the law to enter Arizona illegally, are given taxpayer subsidized tuition. It's not fair; it's not right. Vote Yes on Prop 300 to save taxpayers millions in subsidies for illegals."[1]
Opposition
Opponents
- State Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia (D)[1]
- State Rep. Ben Miranda (D)[1]
- Arizona Farm Bureau[1]
- Arizona National Organization for Women[1]
- Arizona Interfaith Network[1]
- Coalition for Latino Political Action[1]
Arguments
- Arizona Sen. Jorge Luis Garcia (D) and Rep. Ben Miranda (D) wrote, "In the struggle for survival, some immigrant parents bring their children to the U. S. and the children are here without legal documents. The U. S. Supreme Court has held that these children shall not be denied a public education. Some of these immigrant children have advanced to a Community College or University. ... The proposal is wrought with biases and prejudices that should not be allowed to continue in Arizona. A resounding "No" on this proposal is needed to maintain civility and justice in our state."[1]
See also
Path to the ballot
A simple majority vote was needed in each chamber of the Arizona State Legislature to refer the measure to the ballot for voter consideration.
External links
Footnotes
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