California Relay for Education Teach-In Manual Arts High School August 14, 2008.

California Relay for Education Teach-In

Manual Arts High School

August 14, 2008

Right to Education

Everyone has the right to education.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Article 26.

Right to Education

Right of everyone to education

Education should work to increase the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Undocumented Students

The term “undocumented” groups all students who are not born in the U.S. and are not permanent residents, or have student visas.

Unauthorized immigrants, temporary asylum beneficiaries, people who overstayed their visas.

The vast majority of these students, however, did not choose their status.

Around 65,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S.

high schools each year. About 40% of those students

are from California.

Given their immigration status, the majority of these

students will face strong hardships to get their college

degrees.

There is no currently existing legalization process that

acknowledges undocumented college students.

The Issue:

Politics: How we got to this point?

How we got to this point: 1982: Plyler v. Doe 1986: Leticia a v. UC regents &

CSU board of regents. 1991: Bradford v. UC regents 1996: IIRIRA - Illegal Immigration

Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act

2001: Out-of-state tuition exemption for California high school students (AB540)

2006: Institutionalized aid for AB540 students (vetoed)

undocumented students representing at

May 1st Rally 2006

What is AB540? AB540 was signed into law in California on October

of 2001

AB540 applies to California colleges, and public universities

AB540 applies to students that meet the necessary requirements

Allows students to pay in-state tuition, same as any California resident.

Similar laws extend to states such as: WA, UT, NE, KS, OK, TX, NM, NY, y IL

Three years at a CA high school.

Valid high school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Signed affidavit presented to the school of enrollment.

What does it mean?

What is an Affidavit?

Contract between school and students

Student states he or she will apply for legal residency when given the chance

Student’s privacy protected by federal law under Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Submit along with official high school transcripts

Tuition Expenses

Institution California rate (After AB540)

Out of State Rate

(Before AB540)

Community Colleges

$20 $194

Cal State University

$3,051 $11,010

University of California

$8,300 $28,900

Don’t be Sccurred! The impact of

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974

Privacy of student records and his/her records

The UC affidavit as a legal, secret document at the university

You have Privacy Rights!

Immigration Status Concerns

Questions regarding naturalization or legalization procedures should be directly addressed with a credible,

affordable lawyer, or law professional.

Scholarships

Scholarship providers have their own eligibility requirements. Make sure to obtain current information by contacting each provider directly.

Use an ITIN (will be further explained)

Scholarship monies are limited. Do not rely heavily on these.

Scholarships Begin looking for scholarships as early as

possible. Search within your school, school district and local community.

Find creative ways to fund your education (i.e. ask family members, teachers, local business or large companies)

Network. Get to know current AB540 support groups in high school, community and the college you will be attending.

ITIN Number ( Individual Tax Identification Number)

ITIN numbers can be used on various forms, but does not replace SSN#!

To get an ITIN:1. Prove you are a foreigner2. Prove you currently live in the U.S.3. Need 2 forms of ID (i.e. school ID, national ID- matricula)

California DREAM Act

Would grant Institutional Financial Aid to undocumented students in

California:(loans, grants, scholarships)

Senate Bill 1301

Assembly Bill 2083

The Federal DREAM Act Congress

introduction Legal stipulations Conditional

Permanent Residence

Provides Path to Legalization

for students

The student psyche

“My family’s status has

also affected the way I

make goals and how

high I allow mysef to dream.”

“my life as a student has been difficult due to the fact that I am an illegal

alien. It was difficult finding people who

understood my situation.”

“I find that my days are exhausting, but I know

that the harsh sacrifices that I make

today will yield a better future for myself and

my loved ones.”

“As a documented student, I want to fight so that all students have the right to

higher education”

Top 10 talking points

1. You are not alone.2. Deceiving cost numbers.3. Scholarships are out there. 4. Education is in your best interest.5. The path is not always clear.6. Hard work is more rewarding. 7. Prepare your family.8. Be resourceful.9. Be persistent. 10. Don’t be afraid to expose yourself.

How to get involved!

Participate in the Power & Unity Coalition breakfast held every 2nd Friday of the month. Contact Ana Grande at [email protected]

Print the petition sheet at and get 15 of your friends to do the same http://cadreamact.org/assets/GeneralPetitionSheet.pdf

Make calls to your CA Representative in SUPPORT

of the CA Dream Act

Have your local churches, organizations, businesses, and chamber of commerce sign the letter of support.

Sign the Online-Petition : http://www.petitiononline.com/SB1301/petition.html

Join CHIRLA On-line. Get action alerts, information, and news: http://www.chirla.org/

How to get involved!

How To Get Involved!

Submit your own video testimonial urging the Governor to sign the California Dream Act .

Log onto You Tube and check out other submissionshttp://youtube.com/user/TheCADreamActNOW

Spread the word! Knowledge is Power. Tell your family, friends, neighbors what you

learned!!! Make Change!!!

Start your own AB540 club on campus

Start your own Human Rights Club Join us on MySpace or Facebook!

Resources @ MAHS campus: SCGA Student Coalition

Human Rights Club

How To Get Involved!

See You In College!!!

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