Ensuring Equal Access for All Children to Public Schools, Regardless of Immigration Status

This KnowledgeBase archive includes content and external links that were accurate and relevant as of September 30, 2019.

This resource provides links to the U.S. Department of Education with updated guidance to assist public elementary and secondary schools to ensure enrollment processes are consistent with federal law and fulfill their obligation to provide all children with equal access to an education.

The following U.S. Department of Education documents include a Dear Colleague letter, questions and answers document and fact sheet. The URL links are provided for the documents including English and Spanish versions.

Dear Colleague Letter 

English version     Spanish version

Questions and Answers for States, School Districts and Parents

English version     Spanish version 

Fact Sheet: Information on the Rights of All Children to Enroll in School

English version     Spanish version 

Source:

U.S. Department of Education

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