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

2. 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 3 Dual Language Parent & Community Engagement Post- Secondary Achievement

4. 4 2014 20032011201220131982 Plyer vs. Doe All children have the right to attend K-12 public school in the US, regardless of immigration status. Illinois DREAM Act Private scholarship fund for undocumented students. Illinois TVDL Undocumented immigrants to obtain a temporary driver’s license. HB 60: Acevedo Bill Undocumented 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 Renewals 2012 DACA program is up for its first renewal process. Federal & State Laws Impacting Undocumented Students

5. 5 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

6. CURRENT PROJECTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION 6 Increase in Enrollment Low Completion Rates SR 903 DACA Financial Aid Parent Guide Convene Best Practices Latino Resource Centers

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