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National Journal Online -- Education Experts -- Should Undocumented Students Get Federal Support?

National Journal Online -- Education Experts -- Should Undocumented Students Get Federal Support?

Should Undocumented Students Get Federal Support?

Thousands rallied on the National Mall on March 21 in support of comprehensive immigration reform, including the DREAM Act. Formally known as the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act, the measure would allow undocumented student immigrants who meet certain conditions to receive federal assistance to attend college and a possible pathway to citizenship. The College Board estimates that 65,000 undocumented