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College Changes Everything Conference : July 17 th , 2014

College Changes Everything Conference : July 17 th , 2014. Goals: Introduction of the Illinois Latino Family Commission Overview of Federal and State Laws Impacting Undocumented Students The work of the ILFC around Undocumented & DACA students in Higher Education.

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College Changes Everything Conference : July 17 th , 2014

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  1. College Changes Everything Conference: July 17th, 2014

  2. Goals: • Introduction of the Illinois Latino Family Commission • Overview of Federal and State Laws Impacting Undocumented Students • The work of the ILFC around Undocumented & DACA students in Higher Education

  3. EDUCATION: KEY AREAS OF FOCUS

  4. Federal & State Laws Impacting Undocumented Students Plyer vs. Doe All children have the right to attend K-12 public school in the US, regardless of immigration status. Illinois TVDL Undocumented immigrants to obtain a temporary driver’s license. Illinois DREAM Act Private scholarship fund for undocumented students. 2014 1982 2003 2011 2012 2013 HB 60: Acevedo Bill Undocumented students are eligible to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities within IL. DACA Renewals 2012 DACA program is up for its first renewal process. DACA Program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivlas is a path to work authorization for undocumented students and a relief from deportation.

  5. ILFC WORK AROUND DACA & UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS

  6. CURRENT PROJECTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION

  7. Gracias! Illinois Latino Family Commission Email: veronica.reyes@illinois.gov Mobile: 312-758-9374

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