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State Education Department Tells Schools To Stop Looking at Immigration Status of Students
The New York Times reports that the New York State Department of Education has sent a memo to schools warning them to stop seeking information on students’ immigration status. According to the newspaper:
The memo, which was sent on Monday, explained that a 1982 Supreme Court decision had recognized the right of all children, regardless of immigration status, to attend public school as long as they met the age and residency requirements established by state law.
“Accordingly, at the time of registration,” the memo said, “schools should avoid asking questions related to immigration status or that may reveal a child’s immigration status, such as asking for a Social Security number.”
Last month, New York Civil Liberties Union’s Nassau chief Samantha Fredrickson explained the problem on Long Island Wins.
Congrats to the New York Civil Liberties Union for this development.
Tags : education, new york state education department, plyler, students
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