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The DREAM Act

The DREAM Act. The DREAM Act. D evelopment, R elief, and E ducation for A lien M inors Bipartisan legislation Introduced in the Senate Aug. 1, 2001 Sen. Orin Hatch (R-UT) Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL ) Re- introduced in 2009. The DREAM Act. The goal:

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The DREAM Act

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  1. The DREAM Act

  2. The DREAM Act • Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors • Bipartisan legislation • Introduced in the Senate Aug. 1, 2001 • Sen. Orin Hatch (R-UT) • Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) • Re-introduced in 2009

  3. The DREAM Act • The goal: • 3 million students graduate from high school every year • The American Dream • 65,000 students don’t get the opportunity to succeed • “Illegal Alien” status • Conditional Path to Citizenship

  4. The DREAM Act • Requirements • Must have entered the country before age 16 • 6 year path • College degree • Military service for 2 years • “Good moral character” • Student’s who HAVEN’T graduated • 12 years or older • Enrolled full time in primary or secondary school

  5. The DREAM Act • Disqualification • Don’t meet initial requirements • Fail to complete 2 years of college OR 2 years of military service • Dishonorable discharge from the military • Left the country for 365 days during the 6 year period

  6. The DREAM Act • Hasn’t passed in Congress yet, so students can not apply • 209 legislators support the bill • 117 legislators oppose the bill • 211 undecided • Need a majority in both the House and Senate

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