The DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act is a bi-partisan bill  (proposed law) designed to help undocumented students who entered the United States before age 16.

The proposed law requires the student to have been in the U.S. for five years before the enactment of the law, to have graduated high school or have earned a GED, and to be of good moral character.  Students would be granted conditional permanent resident status for a maximum of six years.  During this time, they would need to either obtain a college degree, complete two years towards a degree, or serve in the military.  On completion of one of these requirements, they would be granted full permanent resident status.

We strongly support the DREAM Act.  The United States deserves the support of students who, although foreign citizens, know this land as theirs.  They deserve our support as well.

Kevin M. Crabtree