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DACA Resources

NEA supports a realistic, humane, and legal path to citizenship, and stronger labor protections for the millions of aspiring citizens who call America home.
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Published: November 11, 2024

Dreamers, DACA recipients—including more than 14,000 DACAmented educators working in our nation’s public schools—play a vital role in our economy and everyday lives.

The resources below will be helpful in the fight for immigration justice. We will update them periodically.

Important Announcement: If you are a DACA recipient, and your permit expires in 2025, please renew it now. Renewal info can be found at www.uscis.gov/archive/renew-your-daca.

Resources 

Health Insurance for DACA Recipients

The Affordable Care Act (also known as “Obamacare”) makes health coverage available to DACA recipients, often at discounted rates. Learn about eligibility, enrollment deadlines, and more. In most cases, open enrollment ends Jan. 15, 2025. Download our Fact Sheet.

Make your School a Safe Zone

All students have a right to attend public school—regardless of their immigration status—without fear of harassment based on their race, religion or national origin. Learn how to pass a Safe Zones resolution in case ICE shows up at your school. Learn how.

Mental Health Support

Feeling scared or stressed and need to talk to someone? You can receive mental health services from these providers without having to disclose your immigration status. Find a provider.

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Speak Up For Students and Public Schools

When we act together and lift our voices together in unison, we can improve the lives of children.
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Great public schools for every student

The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.