Governor signs law allowing undocumented youth to get driver license
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Students around Kern county sounded off Monday morning gon a new law that allows undocumented youth to obtain a driver's license.
"I think it's OK if they have been here for a while,” said Bakersfield College student Shanice Johnson.
The law - one of nearly a 1,000 sent to Gov. Jerry Brown by the legislature - states that youth must qualify for a federal work permit, have been brought to the U.S. before age 16 and must currently be younger than 30 years old. Youth applying also must have a clean criminal record.
Students like Bakersfield College freshman Adrian Chavez said the ability to get a license will allow for more productive use of their day.
“I have my sister, and I come with her, but her classes start at 8 but mine doesn't start until 11," he said. "It's difficult to entertain myself for those 3 hours.”
Chavez said having a license would also allow him to apply for jobs currently out of reach.
The licenses will be available starting in Janurary 2013.
"I think it's OK if they have been here for a while,” said Bakersfield College student Shanice Johnson.
The law - one of nearly a 1,000 sent to Gov. Jerry Brown by the legislature - states that youth must qualify for a federal work permit, have been brought to the U.S. before age 16 and must currently be younger than 30 years old. Youth applying also must have a clean criminal record.
Students like Bakersfield College freshman Adrian Chavez said the ability to get a license will allow for more productive use of their day.
“I have my sister, and I come with her, but her classes start at 8 but mine doesn't start until 11," he said. "It's difficult to entertain myself for those 3 hours.”
Chavez said having a license would also allow him to apply for jobs currently out of reach.
The licenses will be available starting in Janurary 2013.
Great (arriba!) for Senor Chavez who can now have a more productive use of his day with his new driver's license, which is the next step up to becoming legal in this country. The article says that to qualify one must have a clean criminal record. No mention about car insurance. Is their car insurance is what is included in Governor Brown's tax initiative he so desperately wants passed or he will fire more instructors?
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Puro Vida, Claviaso. Pura Vida.
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