Ill. Senate Democrats: Porfirio Legislation Breaks Higher Ed Barriers for Iraqi, Afghan Refugees
February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news:
State Senator Mike Porfirio introduced legislation that would require public colleges and universities to waive transcript evaluation fees for refugees of Iraq and Afghanistan.
"In waiving these fees, we can invest in the academic journey of Iraqi and Afghan refugees while helping them," said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township), who served alongside Iraqi and Afghan translators . . .
State Senator Mike Porfirio introduced legislation that would require public colleges and universities to waive transcript evaluation fees for refugees of Iraq and Afghanistan.
"In waiving these fees, we can invest in the academic journey of Iraqi and Afghan refugees while helping them," said Porfirio (D-Lyons Township), who served alongside Iraqi and Afghan translators . . .