5. Passing the Dream Act is imperative for the future
of the children that were brought into the US
Illegally
What is the Dream Act?
Why should the Dream Act be passed?
6. The Development, Relief, and Education for
Alien Minors Act
It is a bipartisan legislation that will provide children that
were brought into this country illegally with the opportunity
to go to college and become permanent residents.
Each year about 65,000 U.S.–raised students who would
qualify for the DREAM Act’s benefits graduate from high
school.
That means that within a span of our four college years
260,000 high school graduates have not been able to
pursue their post-secondary education.
7. What are the qualifications?
Age
Academic
Long-term U.S. residence
Good moral character
9. Benefits
It will alleviate the problem that many youth
residing in the US are facing
Obtain a drivers license
Go to College
Permanent residency
10. Benefits
The Dream Act would increase the tax base
for: state, federal, and local governments
11. That means…
A single person with a bachelor’s
degree who earns an average
$60,000 of taxable income will
contribute $11,564 to taxes
and welfare annually; in a 40-year
span he/she will have contributed
$462,560
