A law giving some illegal immigrants a tuition break at Kansas universities and colleges has withstood a legal challenge. The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to reinstate a lawsuit against the 2004 law filed by six parents and 18 out-of-state students attending Kansas institutions. The law allows illegal immigrants who qualify for the lower tuition rates reserved for legal Kansas residents. It has the support of Gov. Kathleen Sebelius. According to national groups, nine other states have enacted similar laws: California, Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah and Washington. "Governor Sebelius has always been confident in this law, which makes college accessible," spokeswoman Nicole Corcoran said Wednesday. "Those eligible for in-state tuition must prove they're pursuing citizenship and must pay their own way and are not eligible for state or federal financial aid." ...
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