Ill. Senate Democrats: Porfirio Bill Offering Transcript Waivers for Iraqi, Afghan Refugees Passes Senate
April 12, 2024
April 12, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 12 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news:
To support the educational aspirations of refugees from Iraq and Afghanistan, State Senator Mike Porfirio has steered legislation through the Senate that would waive transcript evaluation fees for these individuals.
"Denying refugees equal access to education reinforces marginalization," said Porfirio. "By waiving transcript evaluation fees, we are not only promot . . .
To support the educational aspirations of refugees from Iraq and Afghanistan, State Senator Mike Porfirio has steered legislation through the Senate that would waive transcript evaluation fees for these individuals.
"Denying refugees equal access to education reinforces marginalization," said Porfirio. "By waiving transcript evaluation fees, we are not only promot . . .