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Illinois Latino Family Commission: Supporting Undocumented Students in Higher Education

Join us at the College Changes Everything Conference on July 17th, 2014 for an introduction to the Illinois Latino Family Commission and an overview of federal and state laws impacting undocumented students. Learn about the work of the ILFC around undocumented and DACA students in higher education.

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Illinois Latino Family Commission: Supporting Undocumented Students in Higher Education

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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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