Young Lives on Hold – Capitol Hill Release

"If this country is going to stay at the apex of the curve of intellect, which is critical for the nation’s competitive future moving forward, it’s time to stop holding down our rising stars…"
–Senator Robert Menendez

On April 21, 2009, the College Board held a briefing at the Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC, to announce its formal endorsement of the DREAM Act and the release of a new policy brief, Young Lives on Hold: The College Dreams of Undocumented Students. The panel of speakers included the report's author, policymakers, advocates and students. The audience included press, education associations, immigrant advocacy associations, and congressional staff.

Panelists:

• James Montoya, Vice President, The College Board (Moderator)
• Joseph Zogby, Chief Counsel to Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL)
• Roberto G. Gonzales, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, University of Washington
• Gumecindo Salas, Vice President of Govt. Relations, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
• Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ)
• Hemi Kim, D.C. Director, National Korean American Service & Education Consortium
• Student Testimonies