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slave /sleɪv/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [sleyv] Show IPA Pronunciation
noun, verb, slaved, slav⋅ing.
-noun [table][tr][td]1.[/td] [td]a person who is the property of and wholly subject to another; a bond servant.[/td] [/tr][/table][table][tr][td]2.[/td] [td]a person entirely under the domination of some influence or person: a slave to a drug.[/td] [/tr][/table]
OP in case you didnt know that is what a slave is. This is not slavery because for college students it is apparently OPTIONAL. Furthermore theywill be getting compensated for it. Not with a check but a tax credit that helps them save money.
As for high school and middle school students it is still not slavery just because it is a requirement. In many states including maryland you have to takecertain classes to graduate. In maryland you have to take 4 years of english, 4 years of math, 3 years of social studies, and 4 years of science. Youaren't getting compensated when you take those classes because you HAVE to take them to graduate and all you get is the merit of having done them. That isexactly like community service. You don't get money or a grade, but you get the merit of getting it done. Besides in many states including maryland youalready have to do community service in high school to graduate.