Dream Act

[ dreem akt ]

noun

, Law.

1. Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act: proposed legislation intended to provide a path to lawful permanent residency for undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as minors, contingent upon their submission to background and medical checks and their fulfillment of educational requirements.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Dream Act¹

First recorded in 2000–05; backronym for D(evelopment,) R(elief, and) E(ducation for) A(lien) M(inors) Act

Example Sentences

“Deportations are still happening, no matter what party,” said Luz, who has legal status under the Dream Act.

From Los Angeles Times

These students can use the California Dream Act Application to apply for financial aid to attend a UC, Cal State or California community college.

From Los Angeles Times

Students have until May 2 to complete a Dream Act application.

From Los Angeles Times

Complete the California Dream Act application if you’re eligible.

From Los Angeles Times

He co-sponsored the House’s Dream Act of 2017, which would have provided a pathway to legal status for people who were brought into the country as children.

From Los Angeles Times