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College Changes Everything Conference: July 17th, 2014
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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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EDUCATION: KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
Dual
Language
Parent & Community Engagement Post-
Secondary
Achievement
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20142003 2011 2012 20131982
Plyer vs. DoeAll children have the right to attend K-12 public school in the US, regardless of immigration status.
Illinois DREAM ActPrivate scholarship fund for undocumented students.
Illinois TVDLUndocumented immigrants to obtain a temporary driver’s license.
HB 60: Acevedo BillUndocumented students are eligible to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities within IL.
DACA Program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivlas is a path to work authorization for undocumented students and a relief from deportation.
DACA Renewals2012 DACA program is up for its first renewal process.
Federal & State Laws Impacting Undocumented Students
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•1098-T Penalties• FAFSA Forms
•Citizenship is not a requirement
•Proprietary schools denying admissions to Undocumented Students
•Universities were unclear about teacher licensures
• ISBE confirms that Citizenship is not a requirement
• I-9 forms and document abuse
•Work Study Programs and Financial Aid
DACA Know Your Rights on Employment Workshop
Educator Licensure
DACA & Higher
Education Panel
Illinois Department
of Financial & Professional Regulations
ILFC WORK AROUND DACA & UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS
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CURRENT PROJECTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
• Increase in Enrollment
• Low Completion Rates
SR 903
• DACA• Financial Aid
Parent Guide• Convene • Best Practices
Latino Resource Centers
