LEOMINSTER — Laura B. Palleiro was a year old when her parents came to the United States illegally.
Because schools are barred by law from asking the immigration status of students, she was able to attend Leominster public schools and graduated with honors last year. Now she wants to study to be a nurse, but does not qualify for college financial aid because she is technically an illegal alien.
Ms. Palleiro is placing her hopes for a secure future in this country on a dream — to be more precise, the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, which was introduced in both houses of Congress on March 26 and is supported by the president.
