In the letter sent Wednesday, the lawmakers say they are happy with the regents' recent actions aimed at bringing the state in compliance with in-state tuition eligibility.
The regents have appointed a committee to examine the most efficient ways to check residency status to prevent illegal immigrants from getting in-state tuition.
But the senators say that doesn't go far enough. They say Georgia law bars illegal immigrants from attending taxpayer-supported colleges and universities, regardless of tuition rates.
In addition to Sen. Butterworth, one other state Senator from northeast Georgia, Chip Pearson of Dawsonville, signed the letter.
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