About the Bill

This bill, known as the Dream Act of 2017, aims to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children. It also includes provisions for defining terms used in the bill, such as DACA, disability, early childhood education program, and more. The bill outlines eligibility requirements, documentation requirements, confidentiality of information provided, and restoration of state option to determine residency for higher education benefits.

Key Points

The bill allows certain individuals who entered the US as children to adjust their status to permanent residents.
It defines various terms used in the bill, such as DACA, disability, and immigration laws.
Requirements include continuous physical presence, educational achievements, and good conduct.
The bill prohibits the disclosure of information provided in applications for immigration enforcement purposes.
It repeals a section of a previous law to restore state options for determining residency for higher education benefits.

Rep. Mary Scanlon

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