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January 28, 2025
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NILC Statement on Oklahoma State Board of Education Proposal Requiring Parents to Prove Citizenship
WASHINGTON — Nicholas Espíritu, deputy legal director at the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement in response to the Oklahoma State Board of Education’s decision to require parents to prove their citizenship when enrolling their children in school. The proposal goes to the state legislature and governor next before it can take effect:
“The extreme decision is not only a direct violation of the rights and freedoms of Oklahomans, but also a clear attempt to instill terror in communities across the state. All children living in the United States, regardless of their immigration status or that of their parents, have the right to attend K-12 public school. Requiring school districts to prove parents’ citizenship illegally chills access to this opportunity and interferes with schools’ ability to focus on their core mission: to educate children and give all students the ability to grow, thrive, and participate fully in our democracy. We call on the state legislature and the governor to unequivocally reject this blatant attempt to undermine access to education for Oklahomans.”
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TIRRC, NILC Denounce Legislation Attacking the Right to Education for All in Tennessee
Feb 4, 2025 NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition (TIRRC) and The National Immigration Law Center (NILC) denounced the introduction of legislation by Tennessee House Majority Leader William Lamberth and Senate Finance Chair Bo...
Public Comment on Oklahoma State Dept. of Education’s Proposed Rule
Jan 17, 2025 This public comment concerns the Oklahoma's State Department of Education’s Proposed Rule requiring school districts to determine and report on citizenship and immigration...
Education For All Campaign
Jan 15, 2025 This fact sheet provides an overview of the Education for All campaign, which fights to ensure access to education for undocumented students.
Key Points to Know About FAFSA Data Security
Jan 14, 2025 This factsheet highlights how the federal government utilizes FAFSA information.