[Peace] Ask Congress To Repeal The HEA Drug Provision

[danielle at illinoisnorml.org]

Here are some tips on how to take action to get the HEA Drug Provision
repealed...

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Dear Friend:

NORML is pleased to announce that House Bill 1184, a bill to repeal the
Higher Education Act Drug Provision, has been introduced in the House of
Representatives.  Now is the time to contact your member of Congress and
urge him or her to support this important bill.

The HEA Drug Provision denies federal financial assistance to any student
with a drug conviction, even for simple marijuana possession.  Since
taking effect in 1998, over 160,500 students have had their aid denied or
delayed as a result of this law, and countless others have simply failed
to apply for aid because of their convictions.  At the same time, it is
illegal to deny financial aid based on any other criminal conviction,
including murder, rape, or aggravated assault.

This provision unfairly discriminates against low-income and middle class
students who are unable to afford a college education without some form of
financial assistance.  Even worse, it punishes people a second time after
they have finished serving their time for a drug conviction.  To deny an
education to someone who has already been punished for an indiscretion is
illogical and unfair.

NORML has prepared pre-written letters that you can send to your member of
Congress in support of HR 1184.  Please take two minutes of your time to
send a letter by visiting:
http://capwiz.com/norml2/issues/alert/?alertid=7201126&type=CO

For those of us who have been fortunate enough to earn a college degree,
thinking back to those times and the activities undertaken with our
friends, repealing the HEA Drug Provision is of paramount importance.

Thank you for your support in this important matter.

Regards,

Allen St. Pierre
Executive Director
NORML

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